This year, Mahashivratri 2022 falls on March 1, 2022, Tuesday, which coincides with Masik Shivratri occurring every month. Along with this auspicious occasion, grand planetary conjunction of two divine planets is also taking place.
Let us go ahead and read how Maha Shivratri in India is celebrated, accurate Puja Muhurat to observe a fast, Paran time, astrological significance and signwise remedies to be performed by natuves to gain Mahadev’s blessings.
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Mahashivratri in India
Mahashivratri is one of the biggest festivals being observed in India. In every state, it is celebrated in a unique style, but the goal and the objective are to worship and secure the blessings of Lord Shiva on this auspicious day. It is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the Magha month. Mahashivratri 2022 date falls on March 1, 2022, Tuesday.
During this event, it is highly auspicious to observe fasts on the night of Mahashivratri, and if it is done, one is expected to get blessings from Lord Shiva. Mahashivratri is the ideal day to carry out all auspicious activities and events.
Maha Shivratri 2022 Date & Muhurat
Nishita Kaal Puja Time : 24:08:29 to 24:58:10
Duration : 0 Hour 49 Minute
Maha Shivaratri Parana Time : After 06:46:57 on 2nd, March
This muhurat is applicable for New Delhi. Know the Maha Shivratri Muhurat for your city now.
Astrological Viewpoint On Mahashivratri
- During the occasion of Mahashivratri, planetary combination of Mars and Saturn is taking place as Mars will be occupying the exalted sign of Capricorn along with Saturn.
- Lord Shiva is deemed to be the presiding deity of Lord Saturn. So the above planetary combination of Mars and Saturn is a favourable occurrence.
- This Mahashivratri takes place in Uttarayana when the Sun rises.
- On this day, the planet of the mind, the Moon, becomes weaker. So due to this, it is essential to worship Lord Shiva to make ourselves stronger and seek his blessings. Another fact is that Lord Shiva adorns the Moon on his forehead.
- Next, chanting the Shiva Mantra on this day will enable the natives to secure more willpower and determination and secure the blessings of the ancestors.
Elders are deemed to be worshipped and their blessings are essential on this day to secure high benefits and raise in life.
Mythology behind Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri falling during the month of Magh is observed as the marriage anniversary of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Followers and devotees of Lord Shiva perform special pooja and fast in temples of Mahadev across the world. Womenfolk offer prayers to Lord Shiva during this day and seek Lord Shiva’s blessings to get a good husband. Devotees engage in offering milk to Lord Shiva on this day and seek Moksha.
Belief is the strong way of reaching the divine feet of the Lord if done as per the rules of the Pooja in order to attain the ultimate satisfaction in life. During the day of Mahashivaratri as well as before night, visiting Shiva temples seems good to attain high benefits.
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Mahashivratri Vrat Puja Vidhi
- On this auspicious day, one should recite Shiva Purana. Also, reciting Shiva mantra is deemed good.
- Chanting the mantra of Lord Shiva ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ during this Mahashivratri is favourable to get blessings of Lord Shiva.
- On this day of Mahashivratri, staying awake the whole night will prove to be better and this will enable one to secure the blessings of Lord Shiva.
- Reciting the ancient text of Shiva Purana is deemed to be highly good.
- Chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra of Lord Shiva on this day is said to be divine and a strong way of pleasing Lord Shiva.
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Signwise Remedies To Be Done On Mahashivratri To Attain Mahadev’s Blessings
- Aries– Offer red hibiscus flowers to Lord Shiva on this day in a temple or in your house.
- Taurus– Chant ‘Om Shiva Shiva Om’ on this day of Mahashivratri night and it is highly auspicious.
- Gemini– Light oil lamp to Lord Shiva on this day.
- Cancer– Chant the ancient text Lingashtakam on this day of Mahashivaratri.
- Leo– Worship Lord Sun on this day and chant Aditya Hridayam.
- Virgo– Chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ for 21 times on this day.
- Libra– Worship Lord Shiva and perform pooja for him on the night of Mahashivaratri.
- Scorpio– Worship Lord Narasimha on this day and offer him Jaggery.
- Sagittarius– Offer milk to Lord Shiva in the temple on this auspicious day.
- Capricorn– Perform Lord Rudra Japa on the day of Mahashivratri.
- Aquarius– Donate food to handicapped people on this day.
- Pisces– Take blessings of elders on this day.
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