When does Maha Shivratri fall for the year? How to worship and celebrate?
Hinduism says that on Maha Shivratri, one can get the blessings of Lord Shiva by staying awake all night and worshiping Lord Shiva. The merits of this day are also mentioned in various texts including Tiruvilayadal Purana, Garuda Purana, Ganda Purana, Padma Purana, Agni Purana. When is Maha Shivratri this year? How to worship and celebrate? In this post, you can know about the benefits…
Maha Shivaratri is one of the most important festivals of Hinduism. On that day Lord Shiva is worshiped and the festival is celebrated. Every year, Maha Shivratri is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdasi in Balguna month according to Hindu calendar. This year Maha Shivratri is celebrated on 18th February (6th Masi). Maha Shivratri holds special significance in Hinduism. Chaturthasi tithi of each foot belongs to Lord Shiva. However, on the day of Mahashivratri in the month of Masi, it is special to worship Lord Shiva.
Moreover, this year 2023 Pradosha Vragah and Maha Shivratri are coming at the same time. As Pradosha Vratham falls on Saturday this time, it is also known as Shani Pradosha. On this day, Lord Shiva is believed to bless with a male child those who fast and pray for child birth.
1.Eternal Shivaratri
2. The month of Shivratri
3. Bacha Shivratri
4. Yoga Shivaratgiri
5. Maha Shivratri
In this, Mahashivaratri falls on Shivratri in the month of Masi, the period when the Sun transits in Aquarius. On the day of Maha Shivratri, fasting, keeping eyes awake, doing Shiva darshan and offering food will add great merit to us. Removes sins.
On other days All Temples closed between 8 and 9 pm after the palliyarai puja.
But on the day of Maha Shivratri, the temples are open all night.On the eve of Maha Shivratri, the temple is open at dawn. Every period pujas will be performed grandly.
When is Maha Shivaratri?
This year, the auspicious day for Maha Shivratri is 18th February.On that day
Saturday Maha Shivaratri starts at 08.02 pm.The next day is February 19, Sunday, Maha Shivaratri ends at 04:18 PM.
Fasting Time to Start and End it.
Those who start Maha Shivratri Fasting on 18th February will end it the next day on 19th February, Maha Shivratri Bharanam on 19th February can be completed anytime between 06.59 AM and 03.24 PM.