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SHIVRATRI FESTIVAL

Shivratri is greatest festival of convergence of Shiva (God) and Shakti (Power). Shivratri festival is a ceremonious occasion celebrated with religious fervour by Hindus all over India. People celebrating this festival dress-up as various Hindu Gods, Goddesses and they enact out scenes from Hindu mythology.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: allahabad, India
Camera: NIKON D7000
Copyright: © AMITAVA MAITI