Happy Mahashivratri
2023-02-18 Sat
Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated in honour the deity Shiva in India. This festival symbolizes the wedding of the deities Shiva and Paravati; the occasion on which Lord Shiva performs his divine dance, known as Tandava (Shiv Tandava).Shivratri is a Night of Shiva observed on the night before the new moon. Shivratri has a significant meaning, which includes fasting and praying all night. Mahashivratri commemorates the triumph of light over darkness in life.
The definitive stamp depicts the Trimurti a three-faced stone bust of Lord Shiva was issued in 1949. This Trimurti is situated at Elephanta Island (Gharapuri), near Mumbai.
Mintage world wishes you and your family well-being, joy and success, On this auspicious festival of Mahashivratri.
Har Har Mahadev!
Color: Yellow green.
Denomination: 9 pies.
Image courtesy: mintage world
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