Maha Shivratri falls on the I3th (or I4th) day of the dark half of 'Phalgun' (February-March). The name means "the night of Shiva". The ceremonies take place chiefly at night.

This is a festival observed in honour of Lord Shiva and it is believed that on this day Lord Shiva was married to Parvati, and the festival marks the night when Lord Shiva danced the Tandav.

The Pujan ceremony will be conducted by a Brahmin and will take place from 10:30am - 12:00 noon, and then again from 6pm - 7pm and 8pm - 9pm. All are welcome to join in and take part in the festival.

The ceremony will take place at the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Stanmore.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple
Dharma Bhakti Manor
Wood Lane
Stanmore
Middlesex
HA7 4LF