Maha Shivaratri: An exhaustive playlist of songs to celebrate the festival

Hindus believe the day marks the convergence of the divine powers of Lord Shiva and Shakti (the female power). This exhaustive playlist will certainly get you into the festive mood.

Falling on Friday, Mahashivratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals of the year. According to Hindu mythology, devotees celebrate the ‘Chaturdashi’ of ‘Phagun’, the Hindu lunar month, as the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Hindus believe the day marks the convergence of the divine powers of Lord Shiva and Shakti (the female power). Some people also celebrate the day as Shiva’s birthday.

Mahashivratri is an auspicious festival celebrated to honour Lord Shiva. (Vipin Kumar/ HT Photo)

Here’s an exhaustive playlist of songs that will certainly get you into the festive mood:

Jai Jai Shiv Shankar
Film: Aap Ki Kasam (1974)
Singer: Kishore Kumar

Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Film: Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978)
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar

O Shivji Bihane Chale
Film: Munimji (1955)
Singer: Hemant Kumar

Aate Hain Kashi Se Hokar
Film: Kailashpati (1962)
Singer: Mahendra Kapoor

Chale Bhole Baba Byah Rachane Ko
Film: Kailashpati (1962)
Singer: Mohammad Rafi

Adiyogi - The source of Yoga
Singer: Kailash Kher

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