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 is on March 11, this year.
Some devotees observe fast on the day and some keep it on the day prior to the puja.
In some parts of the country such as in Jammu and Kashmir, Maha Shivratri begins a day prior.
New Delhi: The auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri is on March 11, this year. The pan-India festival is also widely celebrated by Indians settled abroad. The day marks the celebration of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati s marriage. Devotees throng temples in huge numbers and offer their prayers.
In some parts of the country such as in Jammu and Kashmir, Maha Shivratri begins a day prior. This year, Kashmiri Pandits will celebrate it on March 10 and the festivity continues for days. The day is called Herath amongst the Kashmiri Pandit community.