Ujjain lights 21 lakh lamps on Mahashivratri; breaks Guinness World Record
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21 lakh earthen lamps
Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh broke a Guinness World Record on Saturday after more than 21 lakh earthen lamps were lit on the occasion of Maha Shivratri and the goal was to have at least 18 lakh lamps lit at the same time.
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Shiv Jyoti Arpanam
Ujjain collector Kumar Purushottam said the 'Shiv Jyoti Arpanam' programme is underway at city-of-temples and has lit as many as 21 lakh lamps on the banks of Kshipra river. It will be a 'zero waste event'.
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Great night of Shiva
Maha Shivratri, which translates to 'the great night of Shiva', is considered one of the most auspicious festivals in the country. This year Maha Shivratri was observed on February 18, 2023. It is celebrated annually with much fervor and excitement across India.
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Mahashivratri Puja
Shiva devotees undergo a 24-hour fast that is broken the next morning. Mahashivratri Puja, in contrast to many other festivals, is performed at night. Devotees consume satvik foods like ragi, sabudana, fruits, and vegetables during the fast.
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Celebrated across India
Every state in the nation, including Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, celebrate Mahashivratri.
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Hindu calendar
It's believed that while there is a Shivratri every lunisolar month of the Hindu calendar, the Mahashivratri, happens only once every year, in February/March, when winter comes to an end and spring and summer begin.