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Updated Mar 11, 2021 | 09:36 IST Those who observe a fast on Maha Shivratri break it on the next day. The ritual of ending the fast is called Parana. And one must break the fast at an appropriate time. Read on to know the rules and timings. Maha Shivratri 2021 Parana Time: Know when and how to break Key Highlights Maha Shivratri celebrations take place on the Chaturdashi Tithi, Krishna Paksha of Phalguna month. However, those who follow the Amavasyant calendar celebrate it in Magha month A day-long fast and puja during Nishita Kaal mark Maha Shivratri festivities Those who observe a fast on Maha Shivratri break it on the next day. The ritual of ending the fast is called Parana ....
Updated Mar 11, 2021 | 15:29 IST Maha Shivratri puja vidhi: Devotees of Lord Shiva observe a day-long fast, remain awake on the night of Maha Shivratri and perform puja during Nishita Kaal. Read on to know the Maha Shivratri Puja Vidhi. Maha Shivratri Puja Vidhi: Know how to worship Lord Shiva on this auspicious day Key Highlights Maha Shivratri is also hailed as the biggest night of Lord Shiva It is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi, Krishna Paksha (fourteenth day of the Lunar Cycle s waning phase) in Phalguna or Magha months (as per the Purnimant or Amavasyant calendars, respectively) On this day, devotees observe a day-long vrat and perform puja during Nishita Kaal (midnight) ....
Updated Feb 23, 2021 | 07:43 IST Lord Shiva devotees observe a fast on the Trayodashi Tithi (thirteenth day). This vrat is known as Pradosh because a puja is performed during Pradosh Kaal (one-and-a-half-hours before and after sunset). Pradosh Vrat February 2021 date, puja time and significance Key Highlights This vrat is observed on the Trayodashi Tithi (thirteenth day) of the lunar fortnight A puja dedicated to Lord Shiva is performed during Pradosh Kaal (one-and-a-half hours before and after sunset) Some people observe a vrat on specific days of the month to pay obeisance to the deity they revere the most. Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya, Goddess Durga and Lord Vishnu devotees keep a vrat on the Chaturthi Tithi, Sashti, Ashtami, Ekadashi Tithis, respectively. And Lord Shiva devotees observe a fast on the Trayodashi Tithi (thirteenth day). This vrat is known as Pradosh because a puja is performed during Pradosh Kaal (one-and-a- ....
Updated Feb 19, 2021 | 06:44 IST This year, Ratha Saptami (also known as Achala Saptami) will be celebrated today. And as prayers to the Sun God and celebrations begin, send these messages, quotes, wishes and greetings to near and dear ones. Ratha Saptami 2021 wishes, quotes, messages and greetings Key Highlights The Sun God (Surya Dev) is one of the deities who finds a mention in the Vedas The Saptami Tithi (seventh day) of Magha, Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the Moon), is the day when the Sun God first came into being This day is known as Ratha Saptami, Surya Jayanti and Arogya Saptami ....
Jaya Ekadashi 2021 date and other significant details Updated Feb 18, 2021 | 07:54 IST The eleventh day of Lunar fortnight is called Ekadashi. Each Ekadashi has a specific name and significance. The Ekadashi Tithi of Magha Shukla Paksha is known as Jaya Ekadashi. Read on to learn more about it. Jaya Ekadashi 2021 date and other significant details Key Highlights The eleventh day of the Lunar fortnight is called Ekadashi The Ekadashi Tithi of Magha Shukla Paksha is known as Jaya Ekadashi The Hindu Lunar calendar consists of two fortnights and has one New Moon Day (Amavasya) and a Full Moon Day (Purnima). And the eleventh day of the Lunar fortnight is referred to as Ekadashi. It is one of the most important days dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the God who sustains/preserves life on Earth. Hence, devotees pay ode to Lord Vishnu by observing a fast on the Ekadashi tithi. Usually, there are 24 Ekadashis in a year (except for the year wi ....