5 Countries That Celebrate Maha Shivratri Besides India

Maha Shivratri is dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Shiva and is associated with ardent prayers, name chanting, and rituals full of devotion and gratitude among Hindu Indians.

However, do you know some foreign countries also celebrate Maha Shivratri? Let’s check these countries:

Nepal: The Hindu devotees chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and ‘Mahamritunjaya’ the entire night on Maha Shivratri at the famous Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu.

Mauritius: The Mauritian devotees celebrate Maha Shivratri by observing abstinence for 10 days during which they do not consume meat, or alcohol, or are involved in worldly pleasures.

Indonesia: Indonesia celebrates Maha Shivratriby by fasting the whole day and staying awake for the whole night while chanting hymns and singing devotional songs.

Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia has many famous Hindu shrines, temples, and tourist spots where the celebration of Maha Shivratri is observed with great devotion.

Bangladesh: In Bangladesh, the devotees gather around the famous temple at Chandranath Dham and offer prayers and gratitude through rituals after fasting for the whole day.