MAHA SHIVARATRI means the Great night of Lord Shiva. (Darkest day of the month). The 14th day of every lunar month is Shivaratri, the one which falls in the month of Feb and March. It is believed that on this day, Lord Shiva got married to the goddess Parvathi. The duo is the symbol of Love, Power and oneness. This festival is also the reminder of overcoming darkness and ignorance in life. This celebration includes Poojas, Abhishekas, Jaagran (all night prayer) It is believed that in this night, lord shiva perform Heavenly dance (taandav) of creation, Preservation and Destruction. Some devotees perform all day Fasting where few people avoid the consumption of water as well with vedic workship of shiva. They even offer milk to Shivaling and pray for Moksha.
Now, this is just the brief info :) Coming back with my today's post, My celebration was entirely unique. hehe :) I celebrated Shivarathri in my own way. My motto is "Do what you believe in and believe in what you do" :) and I think most of you guys agree with me or may not :) Depends :) Hmm now sharing few homely clicks below
My divine Mandir ⚘
My tiny cute Shivaling Idol decored with flowers.
My Neiyvedyam was Broken Wheat Sheera.
Thus I ended my divine day so peacefully :) I always pray that lord Shiva protects us all from evil and give us strength to face the challenge of life and bless you all with only good things and grant peace and good health :) JAY BHOLENATH.
I taught of sharing Broken wheat Sheera recipe to you all. So here the it goes..
INGREDIENTS
1 Cup Broken Wheat or Daliya
3/4 Cup Sugar
3 Cups of Milk
1 Cup Water
3 Tbsp Ghee
Pinch of Cardamom powder
Ghee Fried Dry fruits
METHOD
First combine the milk and water and bring them to boil. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of ghee and add washed broken wheat and saute atleast for 8 to 10 min under medium flame until you get a mild aroma. Once the milk is heated up add them into the fryed daliya and mix well. Allow the daliya to cook under low flame for half an hour. Makesure give it a stir in between to avoid burning at the bottom. When its almost cooked, add sugar and mix well. Cover and cook for another 2 to 3 min or till the liquid is fully absorbed. Now this is the time you add rest of the ghee and fry for another few min. Lastly add the cardamom powder and dry fruits and mix well. Keep few for decore. Serve the hot prashaad :)
THANK YOU & ENJOY!!
