The waning crescent moon, often seen as a time for reflection, release, and preparation for the new, serves as an ideal period for rituals centered around rest and renewal. During this phase ...

Let’s investigate the nexus of the moon and the rituals ... 14th night of the waning moon as Maha Shivratri—a festival to salute Shive follower Shankara, who wears the crescent moon as the ...