Maha Shivratri is the annual Hindu festival that celebrates the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. Maha Shivratri falls in the Hindu calendar months of Magha or Phalguna which occurs in the Gregorian months of February or March. Maha Shivratri 2020 will be celebrated on February 21, Friday. Devotees across the world perform pujas, sing songs and praise Lord Shiva on this day. People also enjoy sharing Happy Maha Shivratri wishes and messages with their near and dear ones. They also post Shivratri 2020 WhatsApp Stickers and Facebook Status Pictures to celebrate the day with their friends and family. The list also includes Maha Shivratri HD images, quotes and SMS.

Maha Shivratri translates to “the Great Night of Shiva'' and this day is celebrated with great fervour and dedication across the globe. It is believed that it was on this night that Shiva performed the heavenly dance of creation, preservation and destruction. In fact, many people also observe the stringent Mahashivratri fast, where they abstain from eating solid food. Followers of Shaivism celebrate this day by embracing the teachings of Lord Shiva and dedicatedly pay homage to the Lord at Shiva temples. Renowned Shiv temples have the Jyotirlingas and are flooded with ardent devotees who offer milk to the Shiv Ling. Mahashivratri 2020 Date: Know Puja Vidhi, Maha Shivratri Shubh Muhurat, Significance and Legends Associated With the Festival of Lord Shiva.

If you, too, are excited to commemorate this annual celebration of love, togetherness and the victory of light over darkness, here are some Happy Maha Shivratri wishes, Shivratri 2020 messages, Happy Shivratri WhatsApp Stickers and Facebook Status pictures to share with your friends and family. Maha Shivratri 2020: Lord Shiva Bhajans And Shiv Tandav Stotram to Listen to And Share on The Auspicious Festival of Shankar Bhagwan.

Happy Maha Shivratri 2020 Wishes

Maha Shivratri 2020 WhatsApp Image 1 (Photo Credits: File Image)
Maha Shivratri 2020 WhatsApp Image 1 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp message reads: This Shivratri, May Lord Shiva Shower His Blessings on All of You and Shower Happiness Upon Each of Your Family Members. Wishing You All a Very Happy Maha Shivratri.

Maha Shivratri 2020 WhatsApp Image 2 (Photo Credits: File Image)
Maha Shivratri 2020 WhatsApp Image 2 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp message reads: May All Your Prayers Be Granted by Bhagwan Shiva! Wishing You a Happy Maha Shivratri!

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Maha Shivratri 2020 WhatsApp Image 3 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp message reads: May Lord Shivji Answer All Yours and His Blessings May Always Be With You. Happy Maha Shivratri to You!

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Maha Shivratri 2020 WhatsApp Image 4 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp message reads: May All Your Wishes Come True and the Blessings of God Remain With You Always. Happy Maha Shivratri!

Maha Shivratri WhatsApp Stickers

As WhatsApp is widely used you can also send WhatsApp Stickers to celebrate the festival. Download Maha Shivratri WhatsApp Stickers from PlayStore and share it with your friends and family.

Maha Shivratri celebration in India is also accompanied by fun fairs in various areas, close to the iconic Shiva temples. It is a widely celebrated holiday where people bring out their religious side and rever Shiva in all his power and might. Since Maha Shivratri is believed to be the day that Shiva performs the dance of creation, various traditional dance organisations also mark this day by performing Natyanjali. We hope that this Maha Shivratri is filled with happiness and blessings. Happy Maha Shivratri 2020.

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