Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 8 (ANI): Actor Ayushmann Khurrana celebrated Maha Shivratri in a special way. He sang a rendition of the Shiv Kailash hymn, something his father had longed to hear from him. His father P Khurrana passed away on May 19, 2023. He was popularly known in North India for his contribution to the field of astrology. Hailing from Chandigarh, he had written books based on his knowledge of the subject.
Taking to Instagram, he uploaded the hymn and captioned, “#Mahashivratri has always been a family affair in our household. Papa mama @aparshakti and I used to visit sector-6 Panchkula temple every year during our childhood. Last year when my father was diagnosed, he still had the courage to visit the temple during Shivratri all alone, being an ardent disciple of Lord Shiva.”
He added, “This is our first Shivratri without him. During his last days, he had requested me to send @paddyshivoham’s rendition of this hymn to him. Jab bhi papa yeh sunte thhe kehte thhe ki beta aapki aawaaz mein yeh bahut achcha lagega…”
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Maha Shivratri is considered auspicious for spiritual growth. The festival, also known as ‘the great night of Shiva’, celebrates the overcoming of darkness and ignorance.
It also celebrates the grand marriage of Lord Shiva — with the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty — Parvati, who is also known as Shakti (power). According to Hindu mythology, on the night of the marriage, Lord Shiva had a very diverse group of acquaintances including Hindu gods, goddesses, animals, and demons escorting him to the house of the goddess.
The duo of Shiv and Shakti is considered to be the epitome of love, power, and togetherness. The festival marking the initiation of their bond – ‘Maha Shivratri’ – is celebrated with great fervour across India. (ANI)
