Meat sale prohibited in Bengaluru on occasion of Mahashivratri

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) on Thursday issued a notification prohibiting animal slaughter and the sale of meat in slaughterhouses under their jurisdiction on the occasion of Mahashivratri. The ban will be imposed only on February 15 in Bengaluru.

Mahashivaratri, also known as the great night of Shiva, is considered auspicious for spiritual growth and signifies the victory over darkness and ignorance. It also marks the divine marriage of Lord Shiva — the lord of destruction — with Goddess Parvathi, the goddess of fertility, love and beauty, also known as Shakti (power).

According to Hindu mythology, on the night of their wedding, Lord Shiva reached Goddess Parvathi’s house with a diverse group of Hindu gods, goddesses, animals and demons. The Shiva-Shakti duo is considered the epitome of love, power and togetherness. The festival marking their sacred union, Mahashivratri, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India. (ANI)