KAUAI, HAWAII, August 15, 2024 (Hinduism Today): Mahasivaratri is the most important festival dedicated to Lord Siva. This holy day is observed by millions of Hindus all over the world. It is one of Hinduism’s most esoteric holy days, when yoga practices, mantras and meditation take the devotee closer to God’s essence within the core of himself. Hindus typically fast, maintain silence and stay up all night to perform spiritual practices, such as worshiping, chanting and singing. In some regions, devotees visit as many Siva temples as they can on this night.

This four minute festival short film is one of five on Hindu festivals developed by the editors of Hinduism Today magazine. It is intended to provide an authentic presentation of this key aspect of Hindu culture for use in American middle and high school social studies.

Link: https://youtu.be/GK7crrAfho8

For the complete playlist of five Hindu festivals: Mahasivaratri, Navaratri, Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali, click: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkA3jcdbA5kT6_oMGUmUqFeMIEundjQtZ&si=uB96ySgVkldcdPxd

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