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Maha Shivratri 2021
Maha Shivaratri is observed on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. The word Shivratri is an amalgamation of two words, Shiv which means Lord Shiva, and Ratri which means night. Shivaratri literally means the great night of Shiva or the night of Shiva. This year Maha Shivratri falls on March 11. This Hindu festival is celebrated all over the country and devotees worship Lord Shiva by offering milk, fruits, vegetable, bel patra, and other things.Â
In some places of the country, people observe fast and perform maha abhishekam where they bathe the Shiva Linga with milk and water. Some keep Nirjala fast in which they do not eat or drink, not even a glass of water throughout the day.
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
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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)
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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
As Maha Shivratri is one of the most auspicious festivals across the country, devotees offer prayers and do fast on the holy occasion. This year Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on March 11, 2021. As the day is just around the corner we bring to you some healthy and easy to make recipes.