Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival honoring Lord Shiva, is celebrated fervently by millions of devotees worldwide. According to the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri falls annually on the fourteenth day of the dark (waning) half of the lunar month of Phalguna or Magha. This year, Maha Shivratri will be observed on March 8th. (AP)
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One of the central observances of Maha Shivratri is fasting, where devotees abstain from food and water, dedicating the day to prayer and introspection. (PTI)
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Another key ritual is the worship of Lord Shiva, often in the form of the Shiva Linga. Devotees visit temples, perform Abhishekam (ritual bathing of the Shiva Linga), and offer fruits, flowers, and sacred items to the deity. (HT Photo/Keshav Singh)
Maha Shivratri is also a night of vigil, with devotees staying awake, chanting prayers, singing hymns, and meditating on the glory of Lord Shiva. (HT Photo/Deepak Gupta)
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Wearing Rudraksha beads, which are associated with Lord Shiva, is considered auspicious during Maha Shivratri. These beads are believed to have divine properties and offer protection to the wearer. (AFP)
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A pulsating match that was marred by rain breaks in the second innings finally finished Gujarat Titans' way as they beat the Mumbai Indians by three wickets off the very last ball of the match. GT's 156-run target was reduced to 147 needed off 19 overs when a rain break forced players off after the 18th. GT hence needed 15 runs to win int he one over that could be bowled after resumption and they completed it with a single off the last ball of the match.
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Trump bashed Canada on social media just before Carney arrived, saying that the US didn't need "ANYTHING" from its northern neighbor. He then put on the charm and congratulated Carney on his election victory in person before displaying his stubbornness on issues of policy substance. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
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In what appears to be a difficult period for the Biebers, the model's husband, Justin Bieber, did not attend the event. The "Baby" singer has been posting cryptic messages on social media about his "anger issues" and other things, raising suspicions of marital problems. (Photo by Savion Washington / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
