Nepal’s Shivaratri festival draws huge crowds to Kathmandu as holy men and devotees openly smoke cannabis as part of worship.

Happy Maha Shivratri 2026: Maha Shivratri honours the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees fast and worship ...

Maha Shivaratri is the sacred night dedicated to Lord Shiva, the supreme force responsible for the dissolution of the entire universe. He is the compassionate protector of devotees, the simple ...

Maha Shivratri 2026 is a sacred festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with fasting, night-long worship, and devotion. Here’s everything you need to know about the date, puja timings, significance ...

Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival honouring Lord Shiva, is being celebrated on Sunday. It is observed in the month of Magha during Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha, according to the ...

Mahashivratri, a major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, will be celebrated on February 15, 2026. This sacred night signifies spiritual awakening and cosmic energy, with ...

Maha Shivaratri was celebrated with great zeal across Tamil Nadu, drawing large crowds to Shaivite shrines in cities such as Chennai, Thanjavur, and Coimbatore. The event featured traditional rituals, ...

According to the Shiv Purana, Maha Shivratri is regarded as a night of welfare and auspiciousness. In 2027, Maha Shivratri will be observed on Saturday, March 6. The festival falls on the Chaturdashi ...

KATMANDÚ, Nepal (AP) — Religiosos y devotos hindúes, en su mayoría jóvenes, fumaban abiertamente cannabis el domingo durante ...

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has called for a deeper, sustained consciousness within society, urging citizens to root their ...

The historic town of Baijnath is all set to host the state-level Shivratri festival from February 15 to 19, promising a vibrant blend of religious devotion, cultural splendour and traditional fervour.

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Hindu holy men and mostly young devotees openly puffed on cannabis smoke on Sunday, marking one of Nepal's biggest annual festivals. Tens of thousands lined up to pray at the ...