THE GREATEST OF THE GODS MAHADEV

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival that is yearly observed in India with great zeal and passion. It has Lord Shiva, the remover of all evil and the god of both creation and destruction, as its dedication. People are celebrating Shivratri on Saturday, February 18 this year. The purpose of the holiday is to honour Lord Shiva. It is stated that Goddess Parwati and Lord Shiva made a promise to save the planet after the Earth was destroyed. Thrilled by her pleas, Lord Shiva made the decision to save the planet using the ruse that the people of Earth would have to adore him fervently and sincerely. Because of this, it is referred to as Maha Shivratri.

For the devotees, India offers a wide range of possibilities for those seeking to visit some of the most respected Shiva temples on this occasion. The nation is home to several temples devoted to Lord Shiva, including the magnificent Somnath Temple, Kailash Temple, etc.

ISHA YOGA CENTER, COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU

Indian yogi and novelist Sadhguru created the Isha Yoga Center. It is situated in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. The 112-foottall steel fi gure of Shiva that Sadhguru erected is regarded as the world's biggest explosion sculpture. A unique event is staged here during the Mahashivatri festival. There are breathtaking dance and music performances, as well as meditation. The all-night satsang with Sadhguru is enjoyed by visitors.

KAILASH TEMPLE, MAHARASHTRA

Located in Ellora, it is one of India's best Shiva temples. The building is a superb example of Rashtrakuta architecture from the time period of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty, which controlled India between the sixth and tenth centuries AD. The biggest rock-cut temple in the nation and one of Ellora's 34 total temples, it also has a megalith carved out of a rock cliff.

KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE, VARANASI

Millions of Shiva worshippers go from all over the world to Varanasi, India, where the Kashi Vishwanath temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, is one of the most well-known Hindu temples with a long history and signifi cant cultural value. This is especially true during Mahashivratri and Shivratri. is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are revered as Lord Shiva's holiest residences.

MURUDESHWARA TEMPLE, KARNATAKA

This location, in North Karnataka, is well known for having the second-tallest statue of Lord Shiva, which is set against a backdrop of the Arabian Sea. This temple's picturesque surroundings, which include a 20-story temple constructed next to the statue of Lord Shiva, are one of its main attractions. In order to provide guests with a breathtaking perspective of the enormous statue, the temple administration also constructed a lift that ascends to the top of the Raja Gopura.

SOMNATH TEMPLE, GUJARAT

Every year on Mahashivaratri, thousands of devotees travel to Gujarat and rejoice at the Somnath Temple. Somnath, which is situated on the Arabian Sea beach, is said to be the fi rst of Shiva's twelve jyotirlinga sanctuaries. The temple is one of the most well-liked tourist places in the world and is renowned for its elaborate carvings and massive construction. According to mythology, Lord Soma constructed the fi rst phase of the seaside temple in gold, Ravi completed the second phase in silver, Lord Krishna completed the third phase in wood, and King Bhimadeva completed the fourth phase in stone.