Maha Shivratri Vrat: Here are the key rules of fasting on this auspicious day

Updated Mar 11, 2021 | 08:19 IST
What to eat on Maha shivratri? Here's the answer. Devotees celebrate Maha Shivratri annually on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Phalguna, Krishna Paksha. They keep a day-long fast. Read on to know the fasting rules.
Pic credit: istockphoto. Maha Shivratri Vrat Vidhi: Check out the rules of fasting 
Key Highlights
Maha Shivratri is hailed as the biggest night for Lord Shiva's devotees all over the world
Those who follow the Amavasyant calendar celebrate it in the month of Magha on the same day
This year, Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on March 11
Maha Shivratri is hailed as the biggest night for devotees of Lord Shiva. Devotees celebrate Maha Shivratri annually on the Chaturdashi Tithi (fourteenth day) of Phalguna, Krishna Paksha (darker or the waning phase of the Moon). Those who follow the Amavasyant calendar celebrate it in the month of Magha on the same day. Interestingly, the date of the festival remains the same, but the names of the months differ. Moreover, the date varies every year as per the Gregorian calendar. This year, Maha Shivratri will be celebrated today. Read on to know the Maha Shivratri Vrat rules.

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