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Maha Shivratri 2021: Know history, significance, muhurat, vrat katha, how to celebrate this Hindu festival
Mahashivaratri is observed on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. This year Mahashivratri falls on March 11. This Hindu festival is celebrated all over the country and devotees worship Lord Shiva by offering milk, fruits, bel patra and other things. They line up at Shiv Temples to offer their prayers on this day and also observe fast (vrat). They perform maha abhishekam where they bathe the Shiva Linga with milk and water. Shivaratri literally means the great night of Shiva or the night of Shiva
Updated Mar 10, 2021 | 18:10 IST
Maha Shivratri Puja Samagri List: Check out the Maha Shivratri puja samagri list that would need for performing the puja and rituals. Maha Shivratri Puja Samagri: Here s a list of all the items
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The Chaturdashi Tithi (fourteenth day), Krishna Paksha (waning or the darker phase of the Lunar fortnight) of Phalguna month (Purnimant calendar) or Magha (Amavasyant calendar) is of great significance for Lord Shiva devotees
On this day, devotees keep a day-long fast and maintain celibacy
They perform puja either during Nishita Kaal or during all the four Prahars. Check out the list of Maha Shivratri puja Samagri shared below
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
Maha Shivratri 2021: Check date, puja timings, significance and other details
The word Shivratri is an merger of two words, Shiv meaning Lord Shiva and Ratri meaning night. So, Maha Shivratri means the great night of Lord Shiva.
DNA Web Team
Mar 9, 2021, 09:02 PM IST
The festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated as the confluence of the forces of Shiva and Shakti. The word Shivratri is an amalgamation of two words, Shiv which means Lord Shiva and Ratri which means night. So, Maha Shivratri essentially means the great night of Lord Shiva.
Maha Shivratri is crucial to the Shaivism tradition of Hinduism. Shivratri is observed on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna.
Updated Mar 08, 2021 | 09:11 IST
Devotees observe a day-long vrat and perform a puja to pay ode to their Mahadev, Lord Shiva. Ahead of Maha Shivratri, check out the dos and don ts of the festival. Maha Shivratri rules: Check out the dos and don ts
Key Highlights
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
Maha Shivratri, or the biggest night of Lord Shiva, is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi (fourteenth day) Krishna Paksha (during the waning phase of the Moon) in the Phalguna or Magha month (as per the Purnimant or Amavasyant calendar, respectively).