Hindus across T&T observe Mahashivratri amid Carnival festivities
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February 16, 2026
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From the evening of Carnival Sunday into Monday morning, Hindus across the nation observed an all-night festival dedicated to the Hindu deity of transformation, Lord Shiva.
The annual observance, called Mahashivratri (the great night of Shiva), regularly coincides with the hosting of carnival activities.
This year, Mahashivratri began on Sunday and ends at on Monday morning.
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