Maha Sivarathri Day
When: March 10th
What: Maha Sivarathri day is a Hindu festival. The name of the festival translates to "Great Night of Shiva". It celebrates the Lord Shiva, a very important being in the Hindu religion. There are many interpretations for why the holiday is, however the most common is that Shiva performed the Tandava Nrithia, which is a dance of creation, preservation, and destruction.
How: This holiday is celebrated by all Hindus in Sri Lanka. People fast on this day and chant, pray, and visit temples.
What: Maha Sivarathri day is a Hindu festival. The name of the festival translates to "Great Night of Shiva". It celebrates the Lord Shiva, a very important being in the Hindu religion. There are many interpretations for why the holiday is, however the most common is that Shiva performed the Tandava Nrithia, which is a dance of creation, preservation, and destruction.
How: This holiday is celebrated by all Hindus in Sri Lanka. People fast on this day and chant, pray, and visit temples.