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.
Sawan Shivratri 2022: This year Sawan Shivratri falls today, on July 26, 2022. On this days, devotees observe fast and worship Lord Shiva, with Ganga Abhishekam.
During the ongoing month of Sawan, the devotees worship Lord Shiva with full faith and devotion. Know about the correct date of the Sawan Shivratri Vrat 2022 as per the Hindu Panchang.
Maha Shivratri 2021: Observing a vrat today? Dos and don ts to keep in mind
To pay ode to their Mahadev, devotees observe long day fast and perform puja and Rudraabhishek on Maha Shivratri.
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Updated: Mar 11, 2021, 06:11 AM IST
Maha Shivratri 2021, or the biggest night of Lord Shiva, is around the corner and is the most important festival in the Hindu calendar. The festival is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Thithi (fourteenth day) of Krishna Paksha in Magha month. This year, Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on March 11, Thursday. On this day, devotees celebrate the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. To pay ode to their Mahadev, devotees observe long day fast and perform puja and Rudraabhishek.
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.
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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.