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What is Herath in Kashmir?
Herath (Shivaratri) Called ‘Herath’ in Kashmiri, a word derived from the Sanskrit ‘Hararatri’ the ‘Night of Hara’ (another name of Shiva), it has been described as Bhairavotsava in Tantric texts as on this occasion Bhairava and Bhairavi, His Shakti or cosmic energy, are propitiated through Tantric worship.
What is Herath?
Maha Shivratri 2020: Why Shivratri is Known as Herath in Jammu And Kashmir. New Delhi: Maha Shivratri is the annual festival to celebrate the marriage between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is known as Herath in Jammu and Kashmir and there are several anecdotes behind.
What is Herath festival?
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the festival of Shivratri ‘Herath’ is being celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir. The festival assumes colossal importance among the Kashmiri Pandit Community who celebrate it to mark the wedding of “Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati”.
What does Herath Poshte mean?
Poshte’ means foreboding/wishing abundance on the occasion, when winter is on its last leg in Kashmir and daffodil blooms usher in Spring.
Why is Herath celebrated?
The festival assumes colossal importance among the Kashmiri Pandit Community who celebrate it to mark the wedding of “Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati”. This festival symbolizes the values of devotion and harmony, which are the hallmarks of the glorious tradition & cultural ethos of Jammu and Kashmir.
What is Herath Mubarak?
For Kashmiri pandits, Shivratri signifies the great “night of Shiva,” also the day when Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati. We call the celebration as ‘Herath’ in Kashmir, which is a word derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Hararatri’ the ‘night of Hara’ (another name of Shiva).
Why is Shivratri called Herath in Kashmir?
The customs and rituals of Herath is very different from other cultures. Shivratri literally means the great “night of Shiva,” also the day when Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati. It’s called ‘Herath’ in Kashmiri, a word derived from the Sanskrit ‘Hararatri’ the ‘night of Hara’ (another name of Shiva).
What is Vatuk Pooja?
The Shivaratri puja is popularly known as ‘Vatuk Puja’. The name can be traced to the term ‘Vatuk Dev’, or Lord Shiva’s celibate form. During the puja, a red thread (kalawa) is tied around the wrists of every member of the family. The ritual concludes with blowing conches, as the entire family joins in for an aarti.