MAHA SHIVARATRI

2. A common practice during Maha Shivaratri as an act of devotion and purification.
4. The primary deity worshipped during Maha Shivaratri.
6. A weapon associated with Lord Shiva, symbolizing strength and power.
8. A key value shown by Lord Shiva, taking on the burden of the poison for the world's safety.
10. The gods who worked with the demons in the churning of the ocean.
12. The process used by the gods and demons to obtain immortality and other treasures from the ocean.
15. The name of the poison that emerged from the churning of the ocean.
16. The demons who participated with the gods in the churning of the ocean to obtain Amrit.
17. A practice encouraged during Maha Shivaratri for self-reflection and connection with the divine.
18. The serpent used as the rope for churning the ocean.

1. The deadly substance consumed by Lord Shiva to save the world.
3. A key value demonstrated by Lord Shiva when he drank the poison to protect others.
5. A sacred symbol representing Lord Shiva, often used in temples and worship.
7. The name given to Lord Shiva after drinking the poison, meaning "blue-throated."
8. Another name for Lord Shiva, often associated with his fierce form.
9. The cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva, representing creation, preservation, and destruction.
11. The nectar of immortality sought by both the gods and demons in the Samudra Manthan.
13. The mountain used as a churning rod in the Samudra Manthan story.
14. Belief and trust in Lord Shiva’s power and protection.