Statements (69)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:festival
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Shaivites
gptkb:Lord_Shiva gptkb:Rudra |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:Lord_Shiva
|
| gptkbp:features |
chanting of mantras
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Shivaratri festival
|
| gptkbp:includes |
night vigil
|
| gptkbp:involves |
fasting
|
| gptkbp:is_a_day_for |
gptkb:Saint
gptkb:spiritual_practices self-discipline forgiveness spiritual connection spiritual reflection devotional service devotional activities spiritual offerings prayers for peace devotional fasting devotional surrender |
| gptkbp:is_a_time_for |
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:organization reflection family gatherings inner peace spiritual awakening spiritual cleansing spiritual unity spiritual enlightenment community prayers surrender to God devotional music spiritual harmony renewal of faith devotional gatherings purification of the mind |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
meditation
the legend of Shiva and Parvati |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:India
gptkb:Jains gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:processions community feasts ritualistic dances devotional songs lighting of lamps some Indian states sacred chants sacred fire rituals sacred texts readings offerings of fruits and flowers Buddhists in some regions chanting of Shiva mantras offerings of water to Shiva ritual offerings of milk |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Maha_Shivaratri
|
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva
|
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Nepal
gptkb:Hindus |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
cultural performances
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage
|
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:philosopher
|
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
14th night of the month of Phalguna
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:spiritual_growth
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
overcoming darkness and ignorance
|
| gptkbp:tradition |
abhishekam
|
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
offerings to Shiva
|