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and the “Niyuddha Gurukul”

Modern NIYUDDHA KRIDE is founded by Mr. Narendra Shrivastava

as Nihyuddhacharya (Grand Master) with its original Sanskrit Name

"NIHYUDDHA"

Nihyuddhacharya is the final authority of Nihyuddha sports pattern with

the regard of World Nihyuddha foundation. Affiliate yourself & your

martial art's class or school of martial arts (any styles like Judo, karate,

Kung fu, Kick Boxing, Taekwon-do, Jeet kune-do etc.) with us means

"Nihyuddha sports family of ancient Indian martial art."

Niyuddha is not a martial art, it is a life style.

Send mail to [email protected] with questions or comments.

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Narendra Shrivastava, Grand Master



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Modern Niyuddha Kride

Modern NIYUDDHA KRIDE is instituted by Narendra Shrivastava, Grand

Master as Nihyuddhacharya with its original Sanskrit Name "NIHYUDDHA"

Nihyuddhacharya is the final authority of Nihyuddha sports pattern with theregard of World Nihyuddha foundation. Do remember that Niyuddha is not a

Martial Art, but a life style.

The organization has establish the ancient Indian martial art “ Niyuddha Kride”

as the best martial art sport since “Mahashivratry- 1995”. Nihyuddha is an

ancient and true Indian Martial art. It was born in Satyug by the Gods. It has

been developed through the most effective method of Weaponless self-defence

but an intricate ART, an exciting sport and a trenchant method of maintaining

physical and mental fitness.

The Satya Yuga (Devanagari: सत यगु ), also called Sat Yuga, Krta Yuga and

Krita Yuga in Hinduism, is the first of the four Yugas, the "Yuga (Age or Era)

of Truth", when humanity is governed by gods, and every manifestation or workis close to the purest ideal and humanity will allow intrinsic goodness to rule

supreme. It is sometimes referred to as the "Golden Age". The Satya Yuga lasts

1,728,000 years. The goddess Dharma (depicted in the form of cow), which

symbolises morality, stood on all four legs during this period. Later on in the

Treta Yuga, it would become three, followed by two in the Dvapara Yuga.

Currently, in the immoral age of Kali, it stands on one leg.

Many think that in all the regular martial arts as Judo, Karate, Taekwan-do,Kung-fu etc. are the real and true martial arts, but this is an entirely mistaken

concept. Nihyuddha is the Mother art of all those martial art. Many other also

think that Nihyuddha is an unknown Indian martial art and it is totally new. It is

not true, in fact Nihyuddha is brought when the earth is born. Everyone knows

very well that India is the first country who develops their civilization. So,

definitely jauntily fight pattern is developing in India first. Kalary Payattam is

good example of what we are saying here. Tremendous skill and control are

required in Nihyuddha while blocking, punching, kicking and throwingtechniques, all contribute to make Nihyuddha one of the most exciting and

competitive sport, its challenge lies in the adept use of the techniques without

having any actual body contact.

Complete control over blocking, punching, kicking, and throwing movements

in paramount in stopping centimetres short of the opponent. Through the

coordination of control. balance and techniques in the performanceof MRITYUE NRITYA, Nihyuddha is regarded as a beautiful and highly

skilled. It is also one of the most all-around methods of physical fitness. Since itutilizes every single muscle of the body and is considered the ultimate in



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unarmed self-defence. In ancient India (BHARAT), presidential protective

forces (Sena of Raja\Maharaja and States ) are all trained in Nihyuddha and its

training is must for everyone. Its training programs are organized by Rishi/

Mahrishi's Ashram. In that time Nihyuddha divided in various parts of

techniques. Nihyuddha has following parts and it prescribed step by step.

Aims of Niyuddha

Niyuddha is an origin martial art from ancient INDIA. Following aims are

followed with World Niyuddha Foundation:

1. Niyuddha is known as the best sport of martial art in all over the

world.

2.

Build up the mantel and physical power in human body.

3. Introduce the Niyuddha Dharma for any human specially Yoddha

(Player of Niyuddha).

4. Bringing the way of truth and internal power (Para Shakti).

5.

Affiliate all nations and countries with Niyuddha Dharma and sport's

pattern.

6.

Reaching every person to introduce and establish Niyuddha Dharma

and sport's pattern.

7.

Arrange Niyuddha's training camps, Niyuddha's master's training

camps all over world and Nations, Countries up to their states and

Districts.

8.

Camps for referees, jury and judges for International, National, State

and District level tournaments of Niyuddha.

9.

Arrange Niyuddha's colour belt exams. Black Belt exams include with

exam of acharya of Niyuddha. Also arrange examination for all the

part of Niyuddha sport pattern and Niyuddha Dharma.

10.

Awarding Niyuddha's all types’ title and their certificates.

11. Issue license for Niyuddha coaching and classes for any part of the

world.



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Its training program in Nihyuddha are divided in various parts and techniques

as follows:

1. Mantra

2. Tantra

3. Yantra

1. Mantra

The mean of mantra in Nihyuddha is prescribing meditation through the God.

Indian culture have the largest quantity of God. Shiva is greatest than other.

In a fight of yoddha have disturbed mind or mental power. He will face defeat

in any fight or contest. So, initially he should meditate his mind at origin. Hemoves in soul by mantra power.

2. Tantra

The tantra is original method of the development of a fight. It is also divided in

many parts.

Thus the body have following tools for fight against any opponent :

(i) head, (ii) hand, (iii) legs and (iv) body.

The well-thought combination of the above material makes various techniques

to conquer all opponent, like blocking for defence, punching, kicking and

throwing for attack. Mostly useful tools are hands and legs, in combination with

other body parts.

3. Yantra

All types of weapons as like sword (talwar), knife, arrow and bow, modern

weapons as like gun, revolver, machine gun etc. and the dangerous atomic

weapons i.e. are the examples of Nihyuddha's Yantra logic.



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The Importance of the Devotional Life in Niyuddha Kride

One of the Many Prayers to Lord Shiva

By Sage Markandeya

Translated by P. R. Ramachander

[Sage Markandeya was saved by Lord Shiva of certain death at the age of

16 by killing the God of death. This stotra is supposed to have been sung by

the sage after that.]

Rathna sanu sarasanam, rajathadri srunga nikethanam,

Sinchini krutha pannageswarachyuthahana sayakam,

Kshipra dhagdha pura thrayam thri divalayairabhi vanditham,

Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.1

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,

Who made the mountain of jewels in to his bow,

Who resides on the mountain of silver,

Who made the serpent Vasuki as rope,



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Who made Lord Vishnu as arrows,

And quickly destroyed the three cities,

And who is saluted by the three worlds,

And so what can the God of death do to me?

Pancha paada pa pushpa gandhambhuja dwaya shobitham,

Phala lochana jatha pavaka dagdha manmatha vigraham,

Basma digdha kalebharam, bhava nasanam, bhava mavyayam,



Who shines with the pair of his lotus like feet,

Which are worshipped by the scented flowers of five kalpaka trees,

Who burnt the body of God of love,

Using the fire from the eyes on his forehead,

Who applies ash all over his body,

Who destroys the sorrow of life,

And who does not have destruction,

And so what can the God of death do to me?

Matha varana mukhya charma kruthothareeya mahoharam,

Pankajasana padma lochana poojithangri saroruham, Deva sindhu tharanga seekara siktha jatadharam,



Who is the stealer of minds because of his upper cloth,

Made of the skin of the ferocious elephant,

Who has lotus like feet which are worshipped,

By Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu,

And who has matted hair drenched by drops,

Of the waves of the holy river Ganga,

And so what can God of death do to me?

Yaksha raja sakham bhagaksha haram bhujanga bhooshanam,

Shila raje suthaa parish krutha charu vama kalebharam,

Kshweda neela galam praswadha dharinam mruga dharinam,




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Who is friend of Lord Khubhera,

Who destroyed the eyes of Bhaga,

Who wears serpent as ornament,

Whose left part of the body is decorated,

By the daughter of the king of mountain,

Whose neck is blue because of the poison,

Who is armed with an axe,

And who carries a deer with Him,


Kundali krutha kundaleeswara kundalam vrusha vahanam,

Naradadhi muneeswara sthutha vaibhavam bhuvaneswaram, Andhakandhaka masrithamara padapam samananthakam,



Who wears the ear studs made of a curling serpent,

Who is the great one being praised by Narada and other sages,

Who is the Lord of the entire earth,

Who is the killer of Anthakasura.

Who is the wish giving tree to his devotees,

And who is the killer of God of death,


Bheshajam bhava roginamkhilapadamapa harinam,

Daksha yagna vinasanam trigunathmakam trivilochanam,

Bhukthi mukthi phala pradham sakalagha sanga nibharhanam,



Who is the doctor who cures sorrowful life,

Who destroys all sorts of dangers,

Who destroyed the fire sacrifice of Daksha,

Who is personification of three qualities,

Who has three different eyes,

Who bestows devotion and salvation,

And who destroys all types of sins,




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Bhaktha vathsala marchitham, nidhim,akshayam, Haridambaram,

Sarva bhoothapathim, Parathparam apreya manuthamam,

Soma varinabhoohuthasana somapanilakha krutheem,



Who is worshipped as darling of devotees,

Who is the treasure which is perennial,

Who clothes Himself with the directions,

Who is the chief of all beings,

Who is beyond the unreachable God,

Who is not understood by any one,

Who is the holiest of every one,And who is served by moon, water, sun, earth,

Fire, ether, boss and the Wind

And so what can god of death do to me?

Viswa srushti vidhayinam, punareva palana thathparam,

Samharathamapi prapanchamasesha loka nivasinam,

Kredayanthamaharnisam, gana nadha yudha samnvitham,



Who does the creation of the universe,

Who then is interested in its upkeep,

Who at proper time destroys the universe,

Who lives in every being of the universe,

Who is plays day and night with all beings,

Who is the leader of all beings,

And who is like any one of them,And so what can god of death do to me?

Mruthyu bheetha mrukandu soonu krutha sthavam shiva sannidhou,

Yathra Thathra cha ya padennahi thasya mruthyu bhayam bhaveth,

Poorna mayor aroghitha makhilarthasambadamdhyam,

Chandra Shekara Eva thasya dadadhathi mukthi mayathnatha. 9

He who reads this prayer,

Composed by the son of Mrukandu,Who was fear struck with death,,



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In the temple of Lord Shiva,

Will not have fear of death,

He would have full healthy life,

With all grains and all wealth,

And Lord Chandra Shekara,

Would give Him,

Salvation in the end.



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Lord Shiva and His Philosophy of Devotion



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The scriptural descriptions narrate the simplicity of the wedding ceremony of

Shiva and Parvati. He did not go after big people or gods of heavens to join the

wedding procession. Rather, he took the ghosts and the palitas along. As praised

in the following hymn of the Ramacharit Manas "Tanu Kshina Kou Ati Pita,

Pavan Kou Apavan Tanu Dhare" (Those with ugly, horrifying and diseased bodies were also among Shivas Baraatis). Shiva had taken due care of even the

deprived and down trodden ones. We should also broaden our hearts and pay

attention to those scorned by the society. If we cannot get rid of our hatred, fears

and prejudices, we can never enjoy the sense of bliss and fulfillment, the

devotees of Shiva deserve.

What is the meaning of your worship and devotion if you dont learn anything

from the truth, from the philosophy of your Deity? You will just continue to

perform some rituals, keep crying and praying at His feet without any

improvement in your life. Remember that Shiva does not need your flowers andother offerings of worship. Your devotion is real only if you adopt its

philosophy in every aspect of life.

An Ox (named Nandi) is said to be the mount of Lord Shankar (Shiva). Why?

What does it imply? Well, an ox is known to be an assiduous animal. Any

laborious, industrious human can become God Shivas favorite irrespective of

whether he is an Indian, British, French or any one else. We all know that God

helps those who help themselves.

The ox symbolizes strength, courage and hard work in our (Indian) culture. Ifyou want to become a devotee of Lord Shiva, you will have to be courageous

and depend upon your own wisdom and endeavors. No one will open the doors

of progress for you. You alone will have to come forward and initiate your

ascent in the desired direction. Do you know who rides on a buffalo? Shanicar!

(Saturn, as described in the Puranas). A buffalo represents lethargy, dullness and

escapism from labor or hard work. It can never be an aid of Shiva. Shiva likes

the ever energetic, assiduous ox, Nandi. The latter is described in the Puranas asthe vehicle of Shiva (in human form). Shiva takes care of it and loves this pet.

You and I should also try to cultivate the qualities of this ox; this is what Godwants His devotees to be like.

What else have you read or heard about Lord Shiva from the scripturaldescriptions? That He lives in the marghat (crematorium)! Why should He do

so? Well, this again is a symbolic depiction. It teaches us that we should always

remember death. We get so engrossed in the worldly affairs that we almost

forget that death could knock at our door any moment and then we will have to

leave this world instantly. We seem to remember everything else but this bitterreality of life. If we had remembered the absolute fact that we had to die some

day or the other, our attitude towards life would have been different. In that



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case, we would have cared for what we ought and what we ought not to do? We

would have been more alert towards our duties.

A home and a crematorium are alike for a duty-bound, altruist person who has

acquired pure knowledge. Such a wise man knows that this moment he is living

comfortably in the house but any other moment he would be no more and his body would rest in peace in a crematorium or a graveyard; then he will have

new life and a new home and so on. Todays life would be tomorrows death,

which would again turn into new life some day This is how the cycle of lifecontinues Life and death are like the relay games of day and night. Then why

should we be scared of death? Rather, we should remember it to make our life

more meaningful, more useful, more enlightened every day. This is another

significant teaching of Shivas Philosophy of Life.

If we look carefully and ponder over it, we will find that innumerable teachingsare hidden in Lord Shivas manifestations as we see Him in the temples and

religious stories. We often find His depiction in human-like form with a coating

of ash on his body. If we knew the righteous attitude of life and the ideal modeof living, the importance of this ash-coating would have been crystal clear to us.

Many of us put the bhasm (ash) of the sacred fire of yagya (agnihotra or

homam) on our forehead with great reverence. But do we know the meaning of

this religious ritual? The most important implication of smearing bhasm on any

part of the body is to recall the Vedic teaching of "Bhasmantaka Goum

Shariram" this body is going to become (a heap of) ash one day. That means,this body might either get mixed in the soil or water or fly like the dust particles

with the wind. This physical body of ours, which we are so proud of and are so

much attached to, is going to be crushed (with the soil) beneath others feet one

day.

If we are His true devotees, the bhasm on Shivas body should constantly remind

us of this ultimate reality and therefore keep us away from the ego and

attachments that arise because of our mistaken identity with the physical body.

The Third Eye:

The three eyes of Lord Shiva are often the focus of mythological interpretations

and mystic curiosity. Representation of His manifestation in humanlike form

should have shown only two eyes like the normal humans have. Is the third eye

mere allegoric depiction? Or, does it signify some hidden facets? In fact, the

third eye symbolizes the source of sagacity pure, discreet wisdom. This center

in the human body is hidden subtly in an endocrine gland inside the brain right

behind the position (on the forehead) where the third eye of Shiva is depicted.

You all might have read a story in the holy Ramayana or in some other shastric



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scripture which mentions of Kamadeva being burnt into ashes due to the

opening of Shivas third eye. Kamadeva the Lord of amour had once tried to

sinfully entice and influence Lord Shiva. Then, Lord Shiva just opened His third

eye. The divine radiations emanating therefrom instantly burnt the gross body of

Kamadeva. Have you ever thought about the truth behind this mythologicalanecdote? It conveys the fact that the insidious force of erotic thoughts and

sexual excitation can be instantly checked and eliminated if our discerning

prudence is awakened. The opening of the third eye means awakening of our

sagacity and creative activation of our inner wisdom.

The third eye is subtly located in the third dimension inside our brain. It teaches

us to look into the deeper aspects of every phenomenon, every thought and

every experience. Our ordinary eyes (the two eyes on our faces) see only

extrovertly; they can only show us our materialistic gains and losses or the

worldly affairs in the limited peripheries of our interactions. The needs of the body or the sense organs are easily seen by them. But there is a third eye, which

opens inward. It enables us to look deeply in the sublime folds of mind and

shows us the world of inner peace, everlasting happiness and absolute truth. This

is the eye of foresight and clairvoyance.

When a sincere devotee of Lord Shiva seeks refuge under His grace, he first

inspects his own character and conduct to check whether or not he measures up

to the virtuous standards with respect to the philosophy of Shiva.

The human-like image of God Shiva is a kind of an ideal model for the truedevotee. A potter makes a pot in the desired design by processing and fixing the

clay into appropriate mold. The devotee should also try to mold his personality,

his attitude, his thinking, his life, etc as per the ideals of his Deity. Our worship

and devotional practices have no meaning without commensurate endeavors of

refinement and improvement in our thoughts, behavior and deeds.

The Sanskrit word for devotional worship is "Upasana", which literally means

sitting nearby. Sitting near the fire makes us feel warm. Similarly, sitting nearGod should inspire us with His attributes. Sitting in the closed vicinity of a

powerful source of energy would bestow the associated significant effects on usonly if there is a linkage, a direct connection between the source and the

beneficiary. A piece of wood becomes fire only when it sacrifices itself in the

fire nearby.

This is how "upasana" brings the desired results only if the devotee sets a live

linkage of his inner self with the Deity of his worship. For this, he has to

discipline and mold himself as per the inspirations of his God. We, the aspirants

of the beatitude of Lord Shiva, should also consciously and ceaselessly attemptat transforming ourselves according to the ideals of His manifestation. We

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The very purpose of murti puja (idol-worship) in Indian Culture is to enable the

masses to access and imbibe the teachings and inspirations of divine emanations.

Every idol, every symbol of Gods manifestation represented here is indicative of

some important teaching related to the spiritual evolution of human

consciousness. Today, I gave you the example of Shankar (Shiva) in this contextand tried to explain the principles, the occult implications of His worship and

devotion. Unfortunately, we often get engrossed in worshipping the gross form

the idol of God and consider the performance of some customary rituals,

chanting of some prayers etc as all that is required for His devotion. Even if we

have read or heard about the occult significance of the symbols of divine

manifestations, we don't seem to remember anything. We just want to take

shortcuts and regard ourselves great devotees simply by symbolic worship.The word "Shiva" in Sanskrit means highest good. Lord Shiva (Shiva) is the

presiding Deity of eternal, auspicious well-being of all creation. But we, the so-

called worshippers of Shiva never even think of global good. (Forget about

global, we don't even attempt to expand the narrow domain of our selfish

interests and engage ourselves in altruistic service and upliftment of the needyaround us).

We keep chanting "Om Namah Shivaya" but don't bother to know its meaning;in reality, Shiva (Shiva) is far away from our lives. We don't even know what is

the true well-being of our soul or our own life and how to attain it? The japa

(rhythmic chanting) of Shivas name will be beatifying if "Shiva" (Highest

Good) is embodied in our attitude, aspirations, thoughts and deeds. It is time werealize that worshipping only the external, gross form is no better than not doing

anything at all.

Be Blessed by Shiva’s Grace

The Almighty God of Hindu religion for whom we observe fasting on

Shivaratri, perform japa, ceremonial worship, sacred ablution (abhisheka) and

what not cant He, the Omnipotent, destroy all evils and eliminate our

adversities? Can't He help us in our progress? He indeed can and He will, if we

are His deserving devotees.

He loves all of us and wants to bestow all His grace upon us; but it is our

infirmities, our vices that hinder or limit the flow of His blessings. His grace is

like the water-laden clouds. (The clouds shower the treasure of rains without

discrimination wherever they fall). But how much water a pond or a pot would

collect from the rain depends upon its own capacity. If we deserve, we will

surely be beatified by Shivas enormous generosity. His beatitudes will continue

to grow as our abilities, our merits increase and we shall get everything that a

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We discussed today the meaning and philosophy of the gross manifestations of

Lord Shiva as described in the Puranas.

A large number of stories and rhetoric descriptions are also available in the texts

that lucidly illustrate the great teachings and philosophies of the other

incarnations and manifestations of Hindu Gods. There lived about 33 crore people on the Indian subcontinent in the Vedic Age. They were the true

devotees, spiritually enlightened, virtuous men and women, who, because of

their divine characteristics were revered as 33 crore devatas on this earth. If wehad tried to search and grasp the truth behind the teachings of the Puranas and

put into practice the Vedic philosophy, we also would have been like those

pearls of the human society and would have gloriously accomplished the divine

purpose of our life.

We are lucky to have been born on this sacred land, which once upon a time wasthe Land of gods. It can and should still regain its glory, if we, the devotees, the

worshipers of the Vedic (Indian) Philosophy, sincerely adopt its values and

attempt towards spiritual elevation of our conduct and refinement of theambience around us.

Divine beings generate love, peace, beauty, piety, bliss and prosperity wherever

they go. You should also adopt and expand such qualities. I wish you all the

success in your endeavors to proceed in this direction. Thank you for listening

with patience.



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Om Namaha Shivaha



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Maha Shivaratri Puja in Niyuddha

Celebrated by Grand Master

Narendra ShrivastanaMaha Shivaratri in 2017 on Saturday, the 25th of February

Brief Teaching Account

On Mahashiv Ratri devotees wake up early and take early bath, then wear fresh

new clothes and pay a visit to the nearest Shiva temple. As a tradition, devotees

observe a fast on a Shivaratri day. Some do not consume even a drop of water.

They keep vigil all night. The Shiva Lingam is worshipped throughout the night by washing it every three hours with milk, curd, honey, rose water, etc., whilst

the chanting of the Mantra Om Namah Shivaya continues. Offerings of bael

leaves are made to the Lingam. Bael leaves are very sacred as, it is said,Lakshmi resides in them.

After this, Bilwa leaves, which have to be a stalk with three leaves, is kept on

top of the Shivalinga to cool the hot-tempered deity. Ber or jujube fruit is also

offered to Lord Shiva, as it is symbolic of longevity and gratification of desires.

Some devotees also offer the auspicious betel leaves to Lord Shiva marking

satisfaction with worldly pleasures. Garlanding of Linga with flowers and

garlands is also a part of the ritual Shivaratri Puja. Devotees also burn incense

sticks as is said to yield wealth. Many also light lamps to symbolize attainment

of knowledge. It is said that by offering water, hugging the Linga, lighting the



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diya and incense and ringing the temple bells, devotees call into focus all their

senses, making them acutely aware of themselves and the universe to which they

belong.

Hymns in praise of Lord Shiva, such as the Lingashtakam, Shiva Manasa

Puja, Shiva Mahimna Stotra of Pushpadanta, Shivashtaka, bhilvashtakam are sung with great fervour and devotion. People repeat the Panchakshara

Mantra, Om Namah Shivaya. He who utters the Names of Shiva during

Shivaratri, with perfect devotion and concentration, is freed from all sins. Hereaches the abode of Shiva and lives there happily. He is liberated from the

wheel of births and deaths. Many pilgrims flock to the places where there are

Shiva temples.

Following the method prescribed in Shiva Purana, priests perform ritual puja of

Shiva Linga every three hours all through the day and night of ShivaratriFestival. During this pooja, chants of Om Namah Shivaya and sounds of bells

reverberate in the temple. Following the bath with milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee,

sugar and water that helps in the purification of the soul a vermilion paste isapplied on the Linga as it represents virtue. Devotees stay awake and spent the

night in Shiva temples by chanting ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and singing hymns

and verses in praise of Lord Shankar. Devotees observing vrat on Shivaratri

break it only the next morning by partaking prasad offered to Lord Shiva.

Shivaratri Pooja has been given tremendous significance in Hindu mythology.

It is said that ritual worship of Lord Shiva on a Shivaratri day pleases LordShiva the most. Devotees further believe that by pleasing Lord Shankara on the

auspicious Shivaratri day, a person is absolved of past sins and is blessed with

Moksha or salvation.

Shiva Purana further says that performing abhisheka of Shiva Linga with sixdifferent dravyas including milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee, sugar and water while

chanting Sri Rudram, Chamakam and Dasa Shanthi pleases Lord Shiva the

most. According to the mythology, each of these dravya used in the abhisheka

blesses a unique quality:

Milk – For the blessing of purity and piousness.

Yogurt – For prosperity and progeny.

Honey _ For sweet speech.

Ghee – For victory.

Sugar – For happiness.Water – For purity.

Besides, worship of Lord Shiva on Shivratri is also considered to be extremely

beneficial for women. While, married women pray to Shiva for the well being of



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their husbands and sons, unmarried women pray for a husband like Shiva, who

is considered to be the ideal husband.

Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the honour of Lord Shiva, with devotees

observing day-long fasts. The term Maha Shivratri is derived from the three

words - Maha, Shiva, Ratri. Hindus follow this festival with utmost fervour.

According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated on the new moon inthe month of Maagha.

Some important questions and answers on Maha Shivrati

Question: When is Maha Shivratri celebrated?



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Answer.According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated on the new

moon day in the month of Maagha. This year in 2017, the festival is be observed

on the evening of February 24.

Question: Why is Maha Shivratri celebrated?

Answer.It is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married on this

day.

Question: What do devotees do on Maha Shivratri?

Answer: On this day devotees observe fast and worship Lord Shiva by chanting

'Om Namah Shiva'. Shiv Lingam is bathed with milk, water, honey, curd and

ghee (purified butter) signifying purification of the soul.Question: Is Maha Shivratri celebrated only in India?

Answer: Maha Shivratri is celebrated across India and in neighbouring Nepal.

In India, the most popular celebrations take place in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh,

where Lord Shiva is believed to have stayed. Here, devotees carry out large

processions with idol of Lord Shiva.

There are various mythological legends associated with Maha Shivratri.

According to a popular legend, a hunter could not find anything to kill for his

food in a forest. As he was walking looking for a prey, it started raining. He thenclimbed on top of a Woodapple tree to catch a deer for his food. In order to

make the animal come within his reach, he started throwing woodapple leaves

on the ground, unaware that there was a Shiva Lingam next to the tree. Pleased

with his patience, Lord Shiva appeared in front of the hunter and blessed him

with wisdom. The hunter stopped eating meat afterwards, the legend says.



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