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Aneli [31]
3 years ago
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A Hindu festival called Maha Shivaratri honors the god Shiva by celebrating the night he was believed to have danced a cosmic da

nce of destruction. Which of the following are likely NOT true?
While there are some similarities between how festivals are celebrated, they often vary between regions and schools of Hinduism.

Shiva’s role has traditionally been to preserve and protect the world.

The festival is celebrated the same way all around India.

The festival is celebrated the same way all around the world.
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1 answer:
jonny [76]3 years ago
5 0

Among the given options the statements which is not true are The festival is celebrated the same way all around India and The festival is celebrated the same way all around the world.

Answer: Option C & D

<u>Explanation:</u>

Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the 11th month of Hindu Calendar and Maasi month in Tamil Calendar. This day very special in the night and called the Great Night of Lord Shiva. People used to wake all over the night in the temples or their homes praying to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is considered to be Lord of Destruction.

Some people say that he danced (Thandavam) to save the world and some other has some stories added with it. The significance of the festival is the same but the stories vary between the peoples, communities, and regions. Also, celebrated in different traditions based on their regions. Since it is a Hindu festival, only the Hindu people around the world only celebrate it.

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