‘The Great Night of Shiva’ interweaves footage of devotees worshipping at a Vancouver temple with a traditional Bharata Natyam dance. Of all the world’s religions, Hinduism is the oldest and most complex, with a long calendar of festivals and celebrations. It has been shaped by mythology, music, and meditation, and is a way of life governed by the stars as well as a practical guide to living. Mahashivrati, The Great Night of Shiva, is an annual night-long celebration devoted to the worship of Lord Shiva. According to Hindu mystics, yogis, and priests, the galaxies align to form a cosmic pathway of energy on this night. Dancer Kiruthhika Rathanaswami performs with a backdrop of imagery from the Hubble telescope to tell the story of the Hindu deity, Shiva, Lord of the Cosmic Dance.