Maha Shivratri 2023: Out of the 12 Shivratris observed in any given year, Maha Shivratri is considered especially auspicious, as it is supposed to be the night of convergence of Shiva and Shakti, which in essence means the male and feminine energies, that keep the world in balance.
Masik Shivaratri today: Puja shubh muhurat, vidhi and other details Updated Apr 10, 2021 | 05:00 IST
Today, on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Chaitra (as per the Purnimant calendar), Krishna Paksha, devotees of Shiva, shall observe the Masik Shivratri Vrat. Read on to know the puja shubh muhurat and vidhi. Masik Shivaratri today: Puja shubh muhurat, vidhi and other details
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Masik Shivratri is observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi, Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon), every Lunar fortnight
This Tithi commemorates the day when Lord Shiva s Linga form first came into being It is also said that this day marks the marriage of Shiva (Purusha - mindfulness) and Parvati (Prakriti - nature)
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Maha Shivratri is on March 11, this year.
Some devotees observe fast on the day and some keep it on the day prior to the puja.
In some parts of the country such as in Jammu and Kashmir, Maha Shivratri begins a day prior.
New Delhi: The auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri is on March 11, this year. The pan-India festival is also widely celebrated by Indians settled abroad. The day marks the celebration of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati s marriage. Devotees throng temples in huge numbers and offer their prayers.
In some parts of the country such as in Jammu and Kashmir, Maha Shivratri begins a day prior. This year, Kashmiri Pandits will celebrate it on March 10 and the festivity continues for days. The day is called Herath amongst the Kashmiri Pandit community.
Maha Shivaratri 2021 date, Nishita kaal subh muhurat, puja samagri, Maha Mrityunjay puja vidhi and other FAQs Updated Mar 09, 2021 | 09:04 IST
Maha Shivratri falls in February or March every year. Read on to know the Maha Shivaratri 2021 date, Nishita kaal puja subh muhurat, puja samagri, Rudrabhishek, Maha Mrityunjay Vidhi and other FAQs. Maha Shivaratri 2021 date and answers to other FAQs
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Maha Shivratri is hailed as the biggest night for Lord Shiva s devotees
Devotees celebrate Maha Shivratri annually on the Chaturdashi Tithi (fourteenth day) of Phalguna, Krishna Paksha (darker or the waning phase of the Moon)
Devotees observe a day-long vrat and perform a puja during Nishtita Kaal