{"id":5216,"date":"2025-02-20T07:45:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T07:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/?p=5216"},"modified":"2025-04-21T07:57:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T07:57:54","slug":"top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Places to Celebrate Maha Shivaratri This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Maha Shivarathri is one of the major festivals celebrated only in honor of Lord Shiva. Fasting and prayers are the way devotees across the world celebrate this night. The religiosity of this festival is somewhat distinct compared to other holidays. For an extraordinary experience, it is tradition to visit a holy site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, <strong>Maha Shivaratri 2025<\/strong> falls <strong>on February 26<\/strong>. Hence, here is a list of some of the <strong>best places to celebrate Maha Shivaratri<\/strong> that will fulfill this divine wish. These places are famous for myriad social functions, saints\u2019 worship, and enchanting spiritual feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9ae416f0f6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9ae416f0f6\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Mahashivratri_2025_Date_Time_Significance\" >Mahashivratri 2025 Date, Time &amp; Significance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Mahashivratri_Date_%E2%80%93_Wednesday_26th_February_2025\" >Mahashivratri Date \u2013 Wednesday, 26th February 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Why_is_Maha_Shivratri_celebrated\" >Why is Maha Shivratri celebrated?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#List_of_The_Top_Places_to_Celebrate_Maha_Shivaratri_2025\" >List of The Top Places to Celebrate Maha Shivaratri 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#1_Kashi_Vishwanath_Varanasi%E2%80%94The_Holiest_Shiva_Temple\" >1. Kashi Vishwanath, Varanasi\u2014The Holiest Shiva Temple<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Why_Visit_Kashi_Vishwanath\" >Why Visit Kashi Vishwanath?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Things_to_Do\" >Things to Do:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#2_Kedarnath_Uttarakhand_A_Divine_Himalayan_Retreat\" >2. Kedarnath, Uttarakhand: A Divine Himalayan Retreat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Why_Celebrate_Maha_Shivaratri_Here\" >Why Celebrate Maha Shivaratri Here?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Things_to_Do-2\" >Things to Do:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#3_Mahakaleshwar_Ujjain_Witness_the_Bhasma_Aarti\" >3. Mahakaleshwar, Ujjain: Witness the Bhasma Aarti<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Why_Visit_Mahakaleshwar\" >Why Visit Mahakaleshwar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Things_to_Do-3\" >Things to Do:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#4_Somnath_Gujarat%E2%80%94The_First_Jyotirlinga\" >4. Somnath, Gujarat\u2014The First Jyotirlinga<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Why_Visit_Somnath\" >Why Visit Somnath?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Things_to_Do-4\" >Things to Do:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#5_Pashupatinath_Nepal_A_Grand_International_Celebration\" >5. Pashupatinath, Nepal: A Grand International Celebration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Why_Visit_Pashupatinath\" >Why Visit Pashupatinath?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Things_to_Do-5\" >Things to Do:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#6_Srikalahasti_Andhra_Pradesh%E2%80%94The_Temple_of_the_Wind_God\" >6. Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh\u2014The Temple of the Wind God<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Why_Celebrate_Here\" >Why Celebrate Here?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#Things_to_Do-6\" >Things to Do:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/top-places-to-celebrate-maha-shivaratri-this-year\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mahashivratri_2025_Date_Time_Significance\"><\/span>Mahashivratri 2025 Date, Time &amp; Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mahashivratri_Date_%E2%80%93_Wednesday_26th_February_2025\"><\/span>Mahashivratri Date \u2013 Wednesday, 26th February 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Disciples also abstain from food and even spend an entire day in rituals and prayers to Lord Shiva. Some devotees also attend the \u201cjaagran\u201d held in various Shiva temples nationwide. This night is more common among celibates because Lord Shiva is deemed ascetic in nature and abstemious. Thandai, which includes bhang (cannabis), almonds, and milk, is mainly consumed by the devotees on the day, as bhang is believed to be of special liking to Lord Shiva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Maha_Shivratri_celebrated\"><\/span>Why is Maha Shivratri celebrated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many myths regarding the occasions of Maha Shivratri which we find in society. However, there is widespread opinion about this festival, such as the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. People are also eager to know the difference between Shivratri and Maha Shivratri also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, it is not wrong to say that Shivratri and Maha Shivratri are celebrated for different reasons. Apparently, Seva also regards Shivratri as a festival because Lord Shiva swallows the world for blue poison during Samudra Manthan. This is why lord Shiva later became known as \u2018Nil Kanth.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_The_Top_Places_to_Celebrate_Maha_Shivaratri_2025\"><\/span>List of The Top Places to Celebrate Maha Shivaratri 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Kashi_Vishwanath_Varanasi%E2%80%94The_Holiest_Shiva_Temple\"><\/span>1. Kashi Vishwanath, Varanasi\u2014The Holiest Shiva Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kashi-vishwanath.jpg\" alt=\"kashi vishwanath\" class=\"wp-image-5219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kashi-vishwanath.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kashi-vishwanath-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kashi-vishwanath-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kashi-vishwanath-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in India. It is also the location of the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is associated with Shiva. For these reasons, this temple has earned its place in the <strong>top places to celebrate Maha Shivaratri list.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Visit_Kashi_Vishwanath\"><\/span>Why Visit Kashi Vishwanath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is among the twelve Jyotirlingas, which is an aspect of Lord Shiva.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People pray all night, chanting Har Har Mahadev.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Aarti of Ganga at Dashashwamedh Ghat is quite enchanting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Do\"><\/span>Things to Do:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offer bilva leaves and milk to Shiva.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a holy dip in the Ganges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Witness the Shiva procession in the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the same, Varanasi is a city of holiness, the power of which is indisputable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kedarnath_Uttarakhand_A_Divine_Himalayan_Retreat\"><\/span>2. Kedarnath, Uttarakhand: A Divine Himalayan Retreat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kedarnath-uttarakhand.jpg\" alt=\"kedarnath uttarakhand\" class=\"wp-image-5220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kedarnath-uttarakhand.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kedarnath-uttarakhand-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kedarnath-uttarakhand-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kedarnath-uttarakhand-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/kedarnath-temple\/\">Kedarnath <\/a><\/strong>is revered as one of the most important temples of Shiva. This temple is located in the Himalayas region with all the serenity one could wish for and the divine feeling inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Celebrate_Maha_Shivaratri_Here\"><\/span>Why Celebrate Maha Shivaratri Here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is one among the twelve Jyotirlingas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This pilgrimage is considered to bring about the purification of sins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The majestic mountains surround the temple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Do-2\"><\/span>Things to Do:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the special Maha Shivaratri prayers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meditate in a serene environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the nearby Vasuki Tal, which is a sacred lake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But Kedarnath is closed in the winter season. Thus, it is advisable to check the opening dates before going there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mahakaleshwar_Ujjain_Witness_the_Bhasma_Aarti\"><\/span>3. Mahakaleshwar, Ujjain: Witness the Bhasma Aarti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mahakaleshwar-ujjain.jpg\" alt=\"mahakaleshwar ujjain\" class=\"wp-image-5221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mahakaleshwar-ujjain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mahakaleshwar-ujjain-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mahakaleshwar-ujjain-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mahakaleshwar-ujjain-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most significant and <strong>renowned locations to celebrate Maha Shivaratri <\/strong>is the Mahakaleshwar Temple of Ujjain. This temple is well-known for its morning ritual, which is called the Bhasma Aarti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Visit_Mahakaleshwar\"><\/span>Why Visit Mahakaleshwar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is one of the Twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Bhasma Aarti is performed using ashes only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Maha Shivaratri festival is celebrated throughout the city in a very big way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Do-3\"><\/span>Things to Do:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend the Bhasma Aarti at 4 AM sharp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in the Shiv Barat (Shiva\u2019s procession).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look at the beauty of Ram Ghat and get a glimpse of Kumbh Mela.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, Ujjain offers the best destination for a grand celebration, especially one related to spiritual significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Somnath_Gujarat%E2%80%94The_First_Jyotirlinga\"><\/span>4. Somnath, Gujarat\u2014The First Jyotirlinga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/somnath-gujarat.jpg\" alt=\"somnath gujarat\" class=\"wp-image-5222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/somnath-gujarat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/somnath-gujarat-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/somnath-gujarat-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/somnath-gujarat-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Somnath is one of the twelve sacred temples of Shiva. This is also one of the Jyotirlingas in India and is considered to be the first one of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Visit_Somnath\"><\/span>Why Visit Somnath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has much religious significance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maha Shivaratri is worshipped with bhajans that are sung at night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The temple is situated almost on the shore of the beautiful Arabian Sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Do-4\"><\/span>Things to Do:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The laser and sound show is held in the evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform the puja rituals during the Holy Maha Shivaratri festival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also visit Bhalka Tirth, which is located near Somnath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same way, the spirituality reflected at the temple is admirable and can touch one\u2019s soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Pashupatinath_Nepal_A_Grand_International_Celebration\"><\/span>5. Pashupatinath, Nepal: A Grand International Celebration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pashupatinath-nepal.jpg\" alt=\"pashupatinath nepal\" class=\"wp-image-5223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pashupatinath-nepal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pashupatinath-nepal-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pashupatinath-nepal-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pashupatinath-nepal-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kathmandu\u2019s Pashupatinath Temple is identified as one of the<strong> top locations to celebrate Maha Shivaratri<\/strong> outside the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Visit_Pashupatinath\"><\/span>Why Visit Pashupatinath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is one of the sacred abodes of Lord Shiva.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A large number of sadhus and devotees come here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The evening aarti at Bagmati River is truly breathtaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Do-5\"><\/span>Things to Do:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engage in Holy discussions with other believers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observe the unique Nepalese rituals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The oil lamps are lit in thousands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the same way, the atmosphere of the temple is holy and wonderful to behold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Srikalahasti_Andhra_Pradesh%E2%80%94The_Temple_of_the_Wind_God\"><\/span>6. 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