Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:festivals
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Shiva Linga worship
night of Shiva |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
one night
devotional and festive |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
spiritual renewal
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| gptkbp:date_in2023 |
February 18, 2023
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| gptkbp:date_in2024 |
March 8, 2024
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| gptkbp:dedicated_to |
gptkb:Lord_Shiva
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| gptkbp:has_tradition |
meditation
chanting of mantras lighting of lamps |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Maha Shivaratri
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| gptkbp:importance_in_shaivism |
high significance
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| gptkbp:influences |
art and literature
|
| gptkbp:involves |
gathering of devotees
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| gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of |
gptkb:processions
community feasts spiritual gatherings fire rituals dancing and music community prayers singing devotional songs decorating temples spiritual discourses recitation of scriptures lighting of bonfires sharing of blessings offerings of fruits and flowers visiting sacred sites offerings of milk and honey chanting of the Mahamrityunjaya mantra making offerings of bel leaves making vows and resolutions performing aarti performing rituals at midnight sharing of prasad sharing stories of Lord Shiva |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Hindus
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| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
meditation and prayer
yogis and ascetics fasting and night vigil temples across India |
| gptkbp:mythology |
marriage of Shiva and Parvati
|
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
14th night of the month of Phalguna
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| gptkbp:promotes |
community bonding
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| gptkbp:region |
different customs in various states of India
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| gptkbp:significance |
overcoming darkness and ignorance
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| gptkbp:significance_in_hinduism |
spiritual awakening
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
the cycle of creation and destruction
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vedanta
gptkb:India gptkb:Nepal gptkb:Sri_Lanka gptkb:Tamil_Nadu gptkb:Shankaracharya_Mathas gptkb:Jain gptkb:Bihar,_India gptkb:Rishikesh gptkb:Kedarnath |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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