Maha Shivratri is an auspicious Hindu pageant that is noticed throughout the nation. This yr, Maha Shivratri shall be noticed on February 18. According to Drik Panchang, as per the South Indian calendar, Chaturdashi Tithi throughout Krishna Paksha within the month of Magha is called Maha Shivaratri. According to the North Indian calendar, Masik Shivaratri within the month of Phalguna is called Maha Shivaratri. “In both calendars, it is the naming convention of lunar month which differs. However both, North Indians and South Indians celebrate Maha Shivaratri on the same day,” the web site reads.
The day marks Lord Shiva’s marital union with Goddess Parvati. Devotees go to Shiv-Parvati temples to hunt blessings and in addition observe quick on this present day. Â
Maha Shivratri 2023: Date and Shubh Muhurat
Maha Shivaratri is on Saturday, February 18, 2023
Nishita Kaal Puja Time: 12:09 am to 1 am, February 19
Duration: 51 Minutes
On nineteenth February, Shivaratri Parana Time: 6:56 am to three:24 pm
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time: 6:13 pm to 9:24 pm
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time – 9:24 pm to 12:35 am, February 19
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time – 12:35 am to three:46 am, February 19
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time – 3:46 am to six:56 am, February 19
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 8:02 pm on February 18, 2023
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 4:18 pm on February 19, 2023
(Source: Drik Panchang)
Maha Shivratri 2023: Vrat Vidhi
On the day of Maha Shivratri, devotees observe a full day quick. Devotees pray to lord Shiva and within the night, earlier than puja or visiting the temples, devotees take bathtub a second time. Shivaratri puja will be carried out one time or 4 occasions throughout the evening. As Drik Panchang factors out, the entire evening length will be divided into 4 to get 4 Prahar to carry out Shiva Puja 4 occasions.
Maha Shivratri 2023: Legend and Significance
There are a number of legends related to Maha Shivratri. According to the most well-liked one, the day marks the marital union of Lord Siva together with his consort, Goddess Parvati.
After the dying of his spouse Sati, Shiva grew to become a recluse and lived like a hermit. He was immersed in meditation and undertook extreme penance. Sati took rebirth as Parvati to be able to win Shiva’s coronary heart as soon as once more and develop into his consort. She did rigorous penance for years and did all that she may to win his affection and a spotlight. On realizing her dedication, devotion, and immeasurable love, Shiva accepted her as his spouse.
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