Views: 289 Maha Shivratri is the primary Hindu festival, and it has a lot of religious significance. According to the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri 2023 will be observed on the Krishna Chaturdashi tithi of the Falgun month. The Falgun month is usually in either February or March.

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Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati married on Mahashivaratri, according to Shivpuran. The universe is ruled by three gods, according to Hinduism. Brahma is seen as the creator, Vishnu as the operator, and Mahesh as the destroyer of this creation.

Tridev is the collective name for these three deities. Mahadev, or the God of Gods, is another name for Lord Shiva. People believe that the creation of the world began in Mahashivaratri. Shivratri is described in the Skanda Purana, Garuda Purana, Agni Purana, Padma Purana, and other Puranas.

On Shivratri, it is believed that whoever reveres Lord Shiva with Bilva and goes to the temple to recite the God mantras while awake at night is blessed with joy and salvation by Lord Shiva.

Maha Shivratri is observed by Hindu followers across the country. The celebration is related to Lord Shiva, as the name suggests. This day is dedicated to worshipping Lord Shiva. People fast and practice holiness throughout the day. On Maha Shivratri, pleasing Lord Shiva is believed to bring Moksha.

Every year, Maha Shivaratri arrives, and people celebrate with great zeal. The celebration is particularly favorable for obtaining Lord Shiva's blessings. Continue reading to learn more about the date, muhurta, puja Vidhi,  and other related rituals. The article explains what you need to do to obtain Mahadeva's blessings!

Maha Shivaratri tithi

Hindus celebrate Maha Shivratri on the 14th lunar tithi every year. Between February and March, the Chaturdashi tithi occurs on the day before the new Moon, known as Amavasya. On this day, Lord Shiva is said to perform his destructive dance, tandav. This is the day of Lord Shiva and Shakti's marriage.

The festival is usually held in February or March. According to ancient accounts, Shivratri falls on Amavasya, the darkest night. The Moon and Sun continue to be near Amavasya. As the Moon becomes dull, worshippers of Lord Shiva focus their attention on the Moon that has been placed at the top of the divine being.

Mahashivaratri represents passion, affection, and companionship in the life of a married couple. Shiva and Parvati are similar kinds of energy, and they are only energized by their connection or unity.

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Maha Shivratri In 2023

Mahashivaratri is celebrated across India. Shivratri 2023 will take place on February 18th. On Mahashivaratri, it is essential to be aware of the auspicious hour and muhurta for Lord Shiva's devotion.

Maha Shivaratri 2023 Muhurta

Hindu Panchang predicts that the Chaturdashi tithi would start on Feb 17 at 8:02 p.m. and end on Feb 18 at 4:18 p.m. People will observe Mahashivaratri on Feb 18, Saturday, per Udaya tithi rules.

• Nishita kaal puja will be held on February 19 from 12:16 a.m. to 1:06 a.m.


• Nishita Kaal Puja should take 50 minutes to complete.


• Mahashivaratri Parana Muhurta: Sunday, February 19, from 06:57 a.m. until 03:33 p.m.


• Puja of Ratri Pratham Prahar Date and time: Feb 18, Saturday, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:35 p.m.


• The second Prahar Puja of Ratri is Saturday, February 18, from 9:35 p.m. until 12:39 p.m.


• Puja of Ratri Tritiya Prahar Time: Sunday, February 19, 12:39 a.m. until 03:43 a.m.


• Prahar Puja on Ratri Chaturthi Time: Sunday, February 19, 3:43 a.m. to 06:47 a.m.

Devotees, on the other hand, could worship Lord Shiva all day. It is an excellent day to praise Lord Shiva according to the preferences of the devotees. If you do puja with complete dedication, any muhurta of the day would bring you excellent benefits. The entire day, they recite Shiva Strotam and the Maha Mrutyunjaya Mantra.

Vidhi for Maha Shivaratri puja

On the day of Mahashivratri, people conduct Shiva lingam puja and abhishekam. On Mahashivaratri, the devotee should perform the following rituals:

• Take a bath in the early morning hours of Brahma muhurta.


• After a bath, one should put on clean clothes.


• Go to the temple and accept Sankalp for the fast observance. Solicit Lord Shiva's blessings for the successful conclusion of your fast.


• Clean the temple site at home, then do Rudrabhishekam with Panchamrit using sandalwood paste.


• During the Mahashivaratri fast, fill an earthen pot with water or milk, place bel Patra, Dhatura wildflowers, rice, or other offerings on top, and offer it to Shivling.


• You can pray to Lord Shiva at home if there isn't a Shiva temple nearby.


• Recite the Shiva Purana and say the Maha Mrutyunjaya Mantra or Om Namah Shivay, Shiva's Panchakshara mantra.


• After that, start a fire with cow manure cakes and make a sesame, rice, and ghee oblation.


• There is also the tradition of staying up on Mahashivaratri. It is thought that observing this ceremony will fulfill all of the devotees' desires.


• The Arti should be performed after Lord Shiva's puja.

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