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Puranas described that as similar to Lord Vishnu who sleeps on Ksheer Sagar for four months, Lord Shiva also goes into sleep for four months. Shiva ties all sins of with his ‘Jhata Jhoot’ (hair) and sleeps on tiger’s skin. Hence, it is called as Shiva Shayanotsavam. During Shiva Shayanotsav, four holy months, Lord Shiva demolishes sins and evil and establishes wellness and prosperity. The rituals of Shiv Sayanotsav include, Shiva Dolotsavam or Shiv Dolotsav is celebrated. Reciting Shiva Purana is highly meritorious. Lord Shiva’s idol is swung in a cradle during Shiva Dolotsav. Lord Shiva Rakha Stotram to recite on Shiva Sayani Vrata
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Shiva Shayana Vrata or Shiva Sayanotsav is an auspicious vrata observed to mark the Yoganidra (meditative sleep) of Lord Shiva for four holy months, 
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[...] day of Vishnu Shayana Vrata or Chaturmas Vrat is called as Vishnu or Deva Sayani Ekadasi, and the Shiva Sayana Vrat is called as Shiva Shayana Chaturdashi or Pishacha Chaturdasi. During the Karka Sankranthi, [...]