Pradosh Vrat
This bi-monthly event occurs on the 13th day of every fortnight in the Hindu calendar. Devotees observe a fast and perform special prayers to seek Lord Shiva blessings.
This is the most important festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated annually in honor of his marriage to Goddess Parvati. It falls on the 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February-March).
This bi-monthly event occurs on the 13th day of every fortnight in the Hindu calendar. Devotees observe a fast and perform special prayers to seek Lord Shiva blessings.
The entire month of Shravan (July-August) is considered highly auspicious for worshiping Lord Shiva. Devotees often observe fasts, visit Shiva temples, and perform special rituals.
During Shravan Maas, devotees, known as Kanwariyas, undertake a pilgrimage to fetch holy water from the Ganges River and offer it to Shiva temples, particularly in Haridwar and Varanasi.
This monthly celebration occurs on the 14th night of the waning moon. Devotees observe fasts and offer prayers to Lord Shiva.
The 14th day of every lunar fortnight is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a day for special prayers and rituals.
Celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November), this day is significant for the worship of Lord Shiva.
Mondays during the month of Shravan are especially significant for the worship of Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasts and visit Shiva temples.
This festival is celebrated in the Tamil month of Margazhi (December-January) and marks the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva as Nataraja.
Celebrated mainly in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, this festival falls in the month of Dhanu (December-January). It commemorates the birthday of Lord Shiva and his cosmic dance.
Observed on the eighth day after the full moon (Krishna Paksha Ashtami) each month, this day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Bhairava, a fierce manifestation of Shiva.
The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain hosts various festivals throughout the year, with Maha Shivaratri being the most prominent.
This ritual is performed to commemorate the manifestation of Lord Shiva as an infinite column of light, which is symbolized by the Shiva Lingam.