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This year Mahashivaratri is on 18th February. On this day people especially worship Goddess Parvati & Shiva, Worshiping Lord Shankar on the day of Mahashivaratri fulfills all kinds of wishes.

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Maha Shivratri

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Mahashivratri

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Maha Shivratri

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Kashi Vishwanath Temple

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Somnath Temple,

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Murudeshwar Shiva Temple

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Mahakaleshwar Temple.

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Trimbakeshwar Temple

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Baba Baidyanath Dham

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