Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:43am on 08 Mar 2024,Friday India Global
Mahashivratri celebrations have gone global, lighting up New York's Times Square with chants of 'Shiva' and 'Shambhoo.' Sadhguru, founder of Isha Foundation, shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) capturing the vibrant festivities, showcasing people worldwide dancing to 'Har Har Mahadev.' The event signifies the growing global recognition of Mahashivratri as a celebration of human potential and transformation. The Hindu festival, observed on March 8 this year, holds cultural diversity, with varied celebrations like 'Jagara' in Odisha and a 'mela' in Gujarat, reflecting regional customs. In states like Punjab, Shobha Yatras are organized, while unmarried girls in West Bengal and Odisha observe fasts for suitable husbands.
