This practice preps the body and mind for the fasting ahead. Stock Up on Essentials Gather all the puja paraphernalia: fresh fruits, incense, and that special Bilva (Bel) leaf. Running out of ...

Observing Maha Shivratri involves several rituals to honor Lord Shiva: Fasting (Vrat): Devotees undertake a day-long fast, abstaining from food and sometimes even water, to purify the body and mind.