As Hindus celebrate Maha Shivratri, temples around the country are filled with devotion as worshippers honour Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on one of the holiest nights in the Hindu calendar.
The festival marks the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and symbolises the triumph of light over ignorance.
Devotees observe the Shivratri vrat with sincerity, undertaking day-long fasts, chanting sacred mantras, performing the abhishekam or ritual bathing of the Shivalinga with milk, honey and other holy offerings, and keeping a night-long vigil in prayer and meditation.
It is also believed that Lord Shiva performed the Tandav, the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, on this sacred night.
In Samabula, Sanatan Shiv Mandir has been hosting a three-day Shiv Puran Katha to commemorate Maha Shivratri, with daily prayers beginning at 7.30pm.
Maha Shivratri continues to bring devotees across Fiji together in faith and reflection, highlighting the enduring values of devotion, unity and religious harmony in the country.
