Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:festivals
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:Lord_Shiva
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| gptkbp:has_tradition |
gptkb:prayers
fasting night vigil |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Maha Shivratri
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| gptkbp:is_a_day_for |
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:prayer meditation self-discipline devotional songs sacred rituals helping the needy reading of scriptures performing charity |
| gptkbp:is_a_time_for |
gptkb:community_gatherings
family gatherings spiritual awakening spiritual reflection spiritual cleansing devotional activities renewal of faith purification of the soul reflection on one's life seeking blessings from Shiva setting intentions for the year ahead sharing of stories about Shiva |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
overcoming darkness and ignorance
the worship of the Lingam |
| gptkbp:is_believed_to_be_the_night_when |
Shiva married Parvati
Shiva performed the cosmic dance |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Mauritius
gptkb:India gptkb:Nepal gptkb:Trinidad_and_Tobago gptkb:Fiji gptkb:processions traditional foods fire rituals lighting of lamps offerings of flowers devotees of Shiva special prayers in temples |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Hindus
|
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
gptkb:spiritual_growth
|
| gptkbp:known_as |
the Great Night of Shiva
|
| gptkbp:national_holiday |
some Indian states
|
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
the 14th night of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalguna
|
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
chanting of mantras
offering of milk and water to Shiva Lingam performing of dance and music |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jammu
gptkb:Jaisalmer |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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