Maha Shivratri as the word itself defines "Maha" means big and "Shivratri" means the night of Lord shiva. Shivaratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals that celebrate the convergence of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. Maha Shivratri 2021 will be celebrated on Thursday, March 11, this year. The day usually falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Phalguna Mass.
Shivratri is celebrated on the 14th day of every month, one day before the new moon. Among the 12 Shivratri's celebrated in a year, Maha Shivratri is the most important one and is generally celebrated in February or March depending upon the planetary position. During Maha Shivratri, people do fast, chanting Mantras like "OM NAMAH SHIVAYA" 108 times the whole night. It is believed that Maha Shivratri's night is the darkest of all night.
Maha Shivratri Fast Date & Time
- Maha shivratri fast date : March 11, 2021
- Chaturdashi Tithi begins: 2.39 pm on March 11
- Chaturdashi Tithi ends: 3.02 pm onMarch 12
- Ratri First Prahar Puja Time - 06:27 PM to 09:29 PM on March 12
- Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time - 09:29 PM to 12:31 AM on March 12
- Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time - 12:31 AM to 03:32 AM, March 12
- Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time - 03:32 AM to 06:34 AM, March 12
Maha Shivratri vrat vidhi is not difficult for the devotees of Lord Shiva. Maha Shivratri vrat starts on Trayodishi tithi with the Sankalp of whole one day fast with any hindrance. During Maha Shivratri's fast devotees of Lord Shiva perform pooja to take blessings of Lord shiva during the fast.
As per the Hindu scriptures, the Maha Shivratri puja is performed four times during the night on Chaturdashi. These four times are also known as char pahars and it is believed that performing puja during these timings frees the person from their past sins and blesses them with moksha.
It is a great feeling to do puja with your family members. It is mandatory to do Shiv Puja during the night only and the Parana should be done after sunrise before the Chaturdashi Tithi ends on the next day.
Maha Shivratri is also known as the day when Shiva was united with Shakti. Devotees also showcase jhanki or procession of Shiva-Parvati marriage at many places in North India. It is believed that Goddess Parvati was the incarnation of Goddess Sati.
Maha Shivratri 2021 Wishes and Greetings
Rahe hamesha hamara apse esa hi vyavahar, ap sabko mubarak ho Maha shivratri ka tyoharr. Happy Maha shivratri...!
Ati rhe apke jeevan me khusiyon ki ratri, mubarak ho apko Maha Shivratri. Happy Maha Shivratri...!
On this auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, Many-many greetings to you and your family!
May Lord Shiva shower his blessings on you and your family. May you be surrounded with his eternal love and strength Happy Maha Shivaratri 2021!
May Lord Shiva answer all your prayers and his blessings always be with you. Happy Maha Shivaratri 2021 to you!
Benefits of Maha Shivratri Fast 2021
As you all know Maha Shivratri comes once a year and Shivratri comes every month on the 14th day. It is believed that if we perform fast with full enthusiasm during the Shivratri it will benefit us.
It is also believed that by doing fast and chanting mantras we will get moksha and all our sins will get depleted. The best benefit of Shivratri's fast or any other fast is that we eat healthy food and fruits for the entire day.
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