What is Maha Shivaratri? Maha Shivaratri, literally the “Great Night of Shiva”, is one of the most important festivals in the Shaivite tradition. It falls in the Tamil months of Maasi (February–March) and marks: 🏛 How it’s Observed in Tenkasi Region Temples **Kasi Viswanathar Temple (Tenkasi Town) **Kutrālanāthar Temple (Courtallam)

Temple Context 🎉 Key Festivals & Their Details 1. Aadi Thapasu Festival (also spelled “Adithapasu” or “Aadi Thavasu”) 2. Chithirai Festival / Car Festival at Sankarankovil 3. Ippasi Thirukalyanam Festival (also spelled “Aippasi Thirukalyanam”)

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