New Delhi: The much-revered pageant of Maha Shivratri is on March 11, this yr. The day marks the celebration of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati’s wedding ceremony. It is believed that on this present day if you please, Lord Shiva, all of your needs could be fulfilled.
On Maha Shivratri, temples are adorned with flowers, elaborations and different adornments days prematurely.
In temples devoted to the deity, many holy mantras are chanted.
-Shiva Moola Mantra
Om Namah Shivaya॥
-Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Mamritat॥
-Rudra Gayatri Mantra
Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat॥
Maha Shivaratri on Thursday, March 11, 2021
Nishita Kaal Puja Time – 00:06 to 00:55, Mar 12
Duration – 00 Hours 48 Mins
On twelfth Mar, Shivaratri Parana Time – 06:34 to fifteen:02
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time – 18:27 to 21:29
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time – 21:29 to 00:31, Mar 12
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time – 00:31 to 03:32, Mar 12
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time – 03:32 to 06:34, Mar 12
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 14:39 on Mar 11, 2021
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 15:02 on Mar 12, 2021
(as per drikpanchang.com)
So, we thought, if you are planning to carry out the Maha Shivratri puja at house for the primary time and are struggling to know the small print, here is an inventory of all of the gadgets you will need whereas conducting the puja.
– You will need a Shiva Linga or an idol fabricated from Panchadhatu (5 metals).
– A brass or a copper plate to position the idol/ Linga.
– A picket plank or a raised picket platform.
For Abhishekam, you need:
– Water
– Raw Milk
– Ghee
– Curd
– Honey
– Piece of recent fabric
For the Puja:
– Brass/ silver or earthen lamps.
– Sesame/ mustard oil or ghee for lighting the lamp.
– Cotton wicks
– Incense sticks
– Dhoop (Sambrani)
– Copper/brass/silver Kalash
– Chandan ( sandalwood paste)
– Kumkuma
– Vibhuti
– Water
– Arka, Dhatura flowers and Bilwa leaves
– Ashta Gandha
For Puja Offerings:
– Banana
– Coconut
– Paan
– Supari
– Sweets
Dry fruits (elective)
For Aarti:
– Metal bell
– Aarti lamp
– Camphor
– A metallic plate for burning the camphor
Here wishing all a really completely happy Maha Shivratri!
