Today, Mahashivaratri festival is being celebrated by worshiping Lord Shiva

KATHMANDU: Mahashivaratri festival, which is celebrated every year on the day of Krishna Chaturdashi at midnight, is being celebrated all over the country by worshiping Lord Shiva. But since Brahma assumes the form of Shiva at midnight on the day of Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi, there is a scriptural promise that if one worships, adores, darshan on the day of Chaturdashi at midnight, one will attain happiness, peace and prosperity in this world.

Today, the followers of Baidik Santan Hindu religion go to the Shivalaya after bathing in rivers, ponds and lakes since this morning and worship with reverence. Named after the night of Shivaji’s birth, this festival is mentioned in scriptures including Shiva Puran as one of the four major nights called Kalratri, Moharatri, Sukharatri and Shivaratri. Celebrated on the day of Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi, this festival is also considered as the most beloved day of Lord Shiva, Ashutosh, who brought religion to the hearts of the miserable and suffering beings.

Meanwhile, special arrangements have been made this year for the convenience of devotees coming to the Pashupati area for the fair, said Dr Pradip Dhakal, member secretary of the fund. Four doors of Pashupati have been opened since 4 am on Thursday on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.