Tonight, Hindu’s all around the world will gather at religious shrines and temples to celebrate Maha Shivaratri. Shivaratri falls on the 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun, which corresponds to the months of February and March in the English Calendar.

Today marked a very important day in history for the South African Hindu community as the Shri Vishnu Temple Society in Chatsworth, Durban unveiled the largest Hanuman murti (statue) on the African continent! The sounds of bhajans (hindu devotional songs) graced the airwaves as the streets of Chatsworth buzzed with not only Hanuman devotees but people of all races and religions who flocked to witness this glorious spectacle.

Today the sounds of bhajans (Hindu devotional songs) echo in all temples dedicated to Lord Muruga as thousands of His devotees gather to offer worship and carry kavady in honour and devotion to the Lord.

The Tulsi plant (Holy Basil) is highly revered by Hindu's as it is precious to Lord Vishnu (the Preserver of the Universe). It also contains healing elements that are used in Ayurvedic remedies. Here are some of the ways Tulsi can benefit your health: