The Purana of Shiva
One of the eighteen major Puranas, centred on Shiva.
The Purana of Shiva's worship, his forms and the vows kept for him, including Maha Shivratri.
Ganesh Chaturthi keeps the bright fourth of Bhadrapada with a clay image and immersion. This article sets out the days and what the texts and later practice say.
Kartik Purnima is the sacred full moon of the Hindu month of Kartik, celebrated as Dev Deepavali, Tripura Purnima, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and the close of Chaturmas, with river bathing and lamp offering.
Maha Shivratri is the dark fourteenth night of Magha, kept with a fast and vigil. The article sets out the Shiva Purana's rite and which stories came later.
Pradosh Vrat honors Shiva and Parvati during twilight on Trayodashi, the thirteenth lunar day believed to dissolve karmic burdens and bring inner peace.
Rudraksha beads, born from Shiva's tears of compassion in the Shiva Purana, are worn in distinct mukhi forms for meditation and devotion.
Somwar Vrat, the Monday fast, is consecrated to Shiva as Someshwara. Worship through Jalabhishek, Bilva offerings, and Om Namah Shivaya brings mental peace, marital harmony, and spiritual grace.