Mahashivratri 2024: On Friday, March 8, India will celebrate Mahashivratri, a Hindu festival honoring Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Hindu temples celebrate Shivratri, also known as Mahashivratri, with great fanfare, when worshippers offer prayers to Lord Shiva, the universe’s most merciful deity and destroyer.
According to the Hindu calendar, Mahashivratri is observed on Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalgun.
Mahashivratri 2024: Date and time
Mahashivratri will be celebrated on 8 March.
Mahashivratri 2024: Puja time
Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 09:57 pm on 8 March
Chaturdashi Tithi ends at 06:17 pm on 9 March.
Nishita Kaal Puja is 2:07 am to 12:56 am on 9 March
And, Shivaratri Parana time is between 06:37 am to 03:29 am
Maha Shivratri 2024 history
The significance of the festival’s auspicious observance is further enhanced by the numerous tales connected to it, which vary from the story of Lord Shiva ingesting the poison Halahala to the sacred marriage of Shiva and Parvati. According to a mythology, Shiva performed the divine dance of creation, preservation, and destruction on the night of Maha Shivratri.
It is thought that in order to rescue the world, Lord Shiva ingested the halahala poison created at Samudra Manthan. He became known as Neelkantha after holding the poison to his neck, causing it to turn blue. Still, the most widely accepted legend is the one about Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. There is a legend that during her different incarnations, Goddess Parvati underwent severe penance in order to gain Lord Shiva’s love.
Shiva ultimately consented to marry Parvati after being moved by her tenacity and devotion; this celestial wedding is commemorated as Maha Shivratri.
Maha Shivratri 2024 celebration
The nation as a whole celebrates Maha Shivratri, and the chanting of Om Namah Shivay echoes through the night, evoking a mood of devotion, spirituality, and divine force. Hindus commemorate the event with great devotion and distinctive customs from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu. In their own unique ways, devotees pray and commune with Lord Shiva through melas, jagratas, and full-day fasts.
Devotees frequently engage in jagratas and all-night prayers because they feel that doing so can aid in overcoming ignorance and darkness. The devotees maintain a day-long fast from sunrise to sunset, during which they offer Lord Shiva various offerings such as belpatra, dhatura, milk, fruits, and sweets. Ancient writings such as the Linga Purana, the Padma Purana, and the Skanda Purana all mention Maha Shivratri.
Difference between Shivratri and Mahashivratri
Yes, the primary distinction is that, although Shivratri is observed monthly, Maha Shivratri is observed once a year.
The nation celebrates the festival of Mahashivratri with great joy and fervor. One of the Trinity Gods, Lord Shiva, is honored on the day of Maha Shivratri. This day commemorates Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s lifetime commitment. On this auspicious day, they tied the knot.
FAQs
Is Shivratri on Amavasya?
Shivratri falls just before “Amavas,” or the night without the moon. Amavasya Day is a symbol of Kaliyuga, or spiritual ignorance.
Is Mahashivratri good for marriage?
Being the god of fertility and marital bliss in Hinduism, Lord Shiva is thought to bestow a happy and prosperous married life upon couples who worship him on Maha Shivratri. Consequently, a lot of couples decide to tie the knot on Maha Shivratri or have special.
Why do we celebrate shivratri?
Maha Shivratri, also known as the Great Night of Shiva, is a major Hindu holiday observed by people all over the world. It signifies the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and annihilation and the celestial union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Why do unmarried girls do shivratri?
Mahashivratri is regarded as very fortunate for females. While single women pray for a husband like Lord Shiva, who is revered as the ideal husband, married women pray for their husband’s well-being.
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