Maha Shivaratri

A long, quiet night of Shiva.

Meaning

Maha Shivaratri is the great night of Shiva — a night of stillness, chanting and inward turning.

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History

The night has been observed for millennia across Sanatan traditions as a night of jaagran and abhishek.

Why We Celebrate

We celebrate to give ourselves one night of quiet in a loud year, and to teach our children that stillness is also a kind of celebration.

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Tradition

How Konkani Families Celebrate

Konkani families visit the temple, offer bel patra, milk, and honey abhishek, and stay up chanting Om Namah Shivaya.

Photos from AEK celebrations

Memory Lane — Maha Shivaratri

Photos from past AEK celebrations. Committee members can update these.

Kids Learning Corner

Try one round of "Om Namah Shivaya" tonight. Just five. See how you feel.

Videos

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