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In Photos: Maha Shivratri Celebrations Across India

The Hindus across India are celebrating the festival of Maha Shivratri on Saturday. It is the most important festival dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. The day before every new moon day is observed as Shivratri, literally being the Night of Shiva. Of the 12 Shivratris, the one in February-March is the holiest and is observed as Maha Shivratri.

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The Hindus across India are celebrating the festival of Maha Shivratri on Saturday. It is the most important festival dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. The day before every new moon day is observed as Shivratri, literally being the Night of Shiva. Of the 12 Shivratris, the one in February-March is the holiest and is observed as Maha Shivratri.