New Delhi: One of essentially the most revered and broadly celebrated festivals of our nation – Maha Shivratri might be marked this 12 months on March 1. The day is principally a celebration of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati’s bridal ceremony. Devotees throng temples in enormous numbers and provide their prayers.
MAHA SHIVRATRI IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR:
In some components of the nation corresponding to in Jammu and Kashmir, Maha Shivratri preparations start days previous to the competition. It is the foremost competition of the Kashmiri Pandit (KP) neighborhood and is called Herath. The competition is widely known by Kashmiris a day previous to the remainder of the nation. Therefore, KPs will usher within the Maha Shivratri competition on February 28, this 12 months. On March 1, they have a good time Salaam – a ritual the place elders and company at residence give cash as a token of affection to the kids, who’re wearing new garments for Shivratri.
The pan-India competition can also be broadly celebrated by Indians settled overseas.
Our nation is residence to varied traditions and cultures and subsequently, respecting every one in all them, festivals maintain larger significance for all. Celebrations and rituals might differ as you progress from north to south or east to west, however the spirit with which is revered is identical.
MAHA SHIVRATRI PUJA TIMINGS AND SHUBH MUHURAT:
Maha Shivaratri on Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Nishita Kaal Puja Time – 12:08 AM to 12:58 AM, Mar 02
Duration – 00 Hours 50 Mins
On 2nd Mar, Shivaratri Parana Time – 06:45 AM, Mar 02
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time – 06:21 PM to 09:27 PM
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time – 09:27 PM to 12:33 AM, Mar 02
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time – 12:33 AM to 03:39 AM, Mar 02
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time – 03:39 AM to 06:45 AM, Mar 02
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 03:16 AM on Mar 01, 2022
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 01:00 AM on Mar 02, 2022
(as per drikpanchang.com)
MAHA SHIVRATRI PUJA VIDHI:
– Take a shower earlier than doing Puja or visiting a temple.
– Purify residence and puja space by sprinkling Gangajal.
– Light a brass or an earthen lamp.
– Sit down together with your eyes closed and invite Lord Shiva to just accept your choices. (You or your loved ones priest can do the Pran Pratishthan by invoking the God in your idol).
– Now, do Abhishek with water on Shiv Linga or Shiva’s Moorti. Chant ‘OM’ or ‘OM – Namah Shivaya’ whereas doing the Abhishek.
– Then do Abhishek with Milk, Dahi, adopted by Honey, Ghee (clarified butter) and water once more.
– Use a recent piece of fabric to softly wipe the Shiv Linga or Idol.
– Use the sacred ash (Vibhuti) or bhasm and make a Tripundra on the Lord’s Forehead or on the Shiv Linga. (The Tripundra is the three well-known horizontal mark).
– Put a Chandan tika within the centre of the horizontal line within the center. And then add kumkum teeka. Add Bel or Vilva leaves and flowers.
– Light incense sticks and dhoop.
– Then provide fruits and dry fruits to God.
– Then chant the Shiva Chalisa or the 108 names of Lord Shiva or any easy Shiva Mantra.
– Meditate for some time.
– Conclude the Puja by singing the Shiva Aarti.
– Pray to Goddess Parvati as Shakti and Lord Shiva – searching for blessings of Shivashakti.
(The Puja Vidhi might differ from region-to-region)
Some devotees observe quick on the day and some hold it on the day previous to the puja.
Bhole Shankar and Devi Parvati’s blessings are sought by all and what higher day than the celebration of Maha Shivratri.
Here’s wishing everybody a really Happy Maha Shivratri!
