Mahashiv ratri---- OM Namah Shivay

 

Here is how Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Maha Shivratri, otherwise called Herath

 

Herath (Maha Shivratri):

Term: The celebration stretches out over a full fortnight during the Phalguna month.

Importance: Herath represents the heavenly association of Ruler Shiva and Devi Parvati. Each Kashmiri young lady is viewed as a type of Parvati and is married to Shiva.

Ceremonies: Taking care of the Bhairavas: On this event, the Bhairavas and different specialists of Master Shiva are taken care of with choicest dishes agreeable to them.

Tantric Ceremonies: The fundamental day includes Tantric customs, fasting during the day, and a fire penance (yaga) around evening time.

Feast  Dishes: Meat and fish, alongside a couple of vegan choices, are prepared as conciliatory food.

Pecans (Doon): Pecans hold an exceptional spot in Kashmiri Pandit strict practices and are a fundamental fixing in Homa services .

Vatuk Puja: During Maha Shivratri, Kashmiri Pandits notice a service called Vatuk Puja.

The term Vatuk signifies "collection of different things" in Kashmiri.

This lengthy festival mirrors their respect for Master Shiva as a definitive reality or godhead 34.

Social and Social Meets: Alongside loving Ruler Shiva and Devi Parvati, individuals take part in friendly and social get-togethers and family members trade good tidings, no matter what their closeness, commending the soul of solidarity and dedication.