Maha Shivaratri 2023: Devotees.. Do you know what not to do on Shivaratri..?

On Shivaratri, if we fast properly with Lord Shiva in our mind, morals, wisdom, fame and wealth will come to us to make our lives better.

Shivratri is the most auspicious day of the world’s first Aadiyogi Lord Shiva.  It is believed that if we fast and worship the Lord on the day of Shivaratri, we will get rid of the sufferings we face in our life.

Mahashivaratri is going to be celebrated on Feb 18th.  Devotees go to temples on that day and pray to the Lord.  Many people fast on that day and engage in special pujas.

Don’ts:

We all know that we devotees stay awake all night on Shivratri.  The pooja performed in the temples will be completed at around 4 am on Shivratri night.  After that, we can complete our fast by eating the offerings offered in the temples.

Thus, we usually observe fast till early morning.  In contrast, eating food served outside temples is not suitable for fasting.  If we do not eat the prasad offered in the temples, we can come home and cook something and offer it to Lord Shiva and after performing pujas, we can have it as food.

Can I sleep the next day?

Many people believe that they can sleep on the day after Shivratri.  But sleeping on the day after Shivratri is  a big mistake.  That evening we should go to our regular night sleep only after completing the pooja.  Misunderstanding the words of the elders that it is beneficial to stay awake on Shivratri, some spend the time watching television and playing games.  This is also very wrong.

If you want to fast on Shivratri with reverence, you should go to the Shivalayam and offer prayers to Him.  Even during pujas without getting distracted one should recite Shivaya Namaka, Om Namachivaya, Lord Shiva of the South.

Pujas:

Those who are unable to go to the temple on Shivratri day and stay at home should perform four times puja to the Shiv Lingam.  That is, abhishekam, aradhana, adornment should be done and worship the Shiva lingam.  Devaram, Thiruvasakam, Shiva Puranam, Periya Puranam can be played in the homes.

On Shivaratri, if we fast properly with Lord Shiva in our mind, morals, wisdom, fame and wealth will come to us to make our lives better.  Those who fast on Shivratri should do so only if their health cooperates.  If not, simply worship Eason in your mind.