Mahashivaratri is considered to be one of the main festivals for the devotees of Lord Shiva. As per the South Indian Panchang, this festival is celebrated on Chaturdashi Tithi in Magha month during Krishna Paksha while as per the North Indian Panchang, it is celebrated on Chaturdashi Tithi in Phalguna month during Krishna Paksha.
On this day, the devotees of Lord Shiva offer Bel Patra, milk to Shivling and worship with due rituals and perform devotional worship (Bhajan-Kirtan) at night.
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Mahashivaratri 2021: Date & Shubh Muhurat
March 11, 2021 i.e. Thursday
Nishith Kaal Puja Muhurat: From 24:06:41 to 24:55:14
Duration: 0:48 hours
Maha Shivaratri Parana Muhurat: From 06:36:06 to 15:04:32, March 12
Note : The above mentioned Muhurat is applicable for New Delhi only. Click here to know the Mahashivaratri 2021 Muhurat of your city.
Mahashivaratri : Pujan Vidhi
- There is a mention in Shiv Purana that one should take a bath after waking up early in the morning.
- Fill the copper pot with water or milk and put some Bel Patra. Then, add flowers of Datura-Aak, rice and offer it to Shivlinga.
- If you are unable to go to Shiv temple on this day, you can make a Shivling of clay at home and worship it.
- On this day, recite the Path of Shiv Purana and Mahamrityunjaya Mantra or Shiva Panchakshari Mantra ॐ नमः / oṃ namaḥ.
- The tradition of performing Jagran has been followed on the night of Mahashivaratri.
- After this, as per the rituals mentioned in Shastras, the worship of Shivratri is considered to be highly favourable if it is performed during Nishith Kaal. However, the devotees can worship in any of the four rounds (Char Peher) of the night as per their convenience.
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Significance of Mahashivratri
As per Hinduism, Lord Shiva is known by the names of Baba Bolenath, Shiv Shankar, Shiv Shambhu, Neel-Kanth, Rudra etc. Lord Shiv Shankar is considered to be very popular among all gods. He is not only the god of other deities and humans but also the god of kings of demons. It is said that it is easy to please Lord Shiva and therefore, he is loved immensely. It is believed that one who offers water and Bilva Patra and performs Jagran on the night, gets blessed with the fulfillment of all desires.
The first day of the week i.e. Monday is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Although Masik Shivaratri is celebrated every month, the Mahashivaratri falling in a year is celebrated on a broader level with great enthusiasm across the world. This festival falls twice in a year. The first Shivaratri falls in the month of Phalgun while the second falls in the month of Shravan. Shivratri that falls in Phalgun month is known as Mahashivaratri. The devotees of Lord Shiva bring Gangajal from Haridwar to bathe Bolenath.
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Things to be Required for Jalabhishek
On the day of Mahashivaratri, the devotees of Lord Shiva perform Jalabhishek of Bholenath. Things such as Bilav Patra, honey, milk, curd, sugar, Datura, Gangajal etc. are required for performing the same. It is believed that one who worships with due rituals and performs Jalabhishek, gets rid of all problems in life. Also, he/she is blessed with the fulfilment of all desires.
Significance of Mahashivaratri as Per Astrology
Lord Shiva is considered to be the lord of Chaturdashi Tithi and therefore, every month, the festival of Masik Shivaratri is celebrated on the same Tithi in Krishna Paksha. This Tithi is considered to be highly auspicious in the domain of astrology. During Mahashivaratri, the Sun is already in Uttarayana and the season changes. In this pretext, as per astrology, the Moon enters its debilitated state on Chaturdashi Tithi. As we all know that Lord Shiva bears the Moon on his forehead and therefore, worshipping him leads to strengthen the position of the Moon in one’s life and their willpower becomes strong.
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Mahashivratri: Important Remedies
Remedies to Overcome Problems Occuring in Education
Add water and Mishri in milk and offer it to Lord Shiva in Shiv temple on the day of Mahashivratri and recite his name. If you desire, you can wear 5 Mukhi Rudraksha tied in a red thread.
Remedies to Eradicate Financial Problems
Perform Abhishek of Lord Shiva with Panchamrit on this very day. This must be kept in mind that things such as milk, curd, sugar, honey and ghee should not be offered at the same time, instead, they should be offered one by one. During this, recite the Mantra – “ॐ पार्वतीपतये नमः” “oṃ pārvatīpataye namaḥ” – 108 times.
Remedies to Get Rid of Problems Taking Place in Love and Married Life
Visit a Shiv temple in the evening and offer Bel Patra as per your age. You must not forget to apply sandalwood (Chandan) on Bel Patra. Recite the Mantra – ॐ नमः शिवाय – oṃ namaḥ śivāya while offering Bel Patra and wish for your marriage in the soonest possible time.
Visit a Shiv temple with your life partner and offer raw milk to Shivlinga. After this, offer Gangajal and chant the name of Lord Shiva. Further, offer 27 roses and wish for a happy married life.
Remedies to Get Rid of Problems Occurring in Jobs and Business
Offer water to Shivling from a silver pot and recite the Mantra – ॐ नमः शिवाय / – oṃ namaḥ śivāya and then, wish for success in jobs and business while offering white flowers. Those who are looking for jobs, can wish for getting a job of their choice.
Remedies to Overcome Health-Related Troubles
Light a lamp/Diya of clay filled with pure ghee consisting of 4 wicks. Add water, Mishri and rice in milk and offer it to Lord Shiva. During this, recite the Mantra –ॐ नमः शिवाय / – oṃ namaḥ śivāya and wish for a good health.
Legends Associated with Mahashivaratri
It is said that Maa Parvati was drowned in meditation to get Lord Shiva as her husband. As a result, Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati got married on Chaturdashi Tithi in Phalgun month during Krishna Paksha and therefore, the day of Mahashivaratri is considered to be important and pious.
In addition to this, there is a mention in Garuda Purana that once, Nishadraj went hunting with his dog but they could not find any prey despite putting in their best efforts. In this context, he got exhausted because of hunger and thirst and came to the banks of a pond and found a tree of Bilva and under it, Shivlinga was present. When Nishadraj started breaking Bilva Patra to give rest to his body, then some leaves fell on Shivling. After this, when he took water to clean his feet from the pond, some drops of it also fell on Shivling. Further, he bowed down to lift the bow, he unknowingly bowed in front of Shivalinga.
In this above-cited context, he performed all the rituals of worshipping Lord Shiva unknowingly on the day of Shivaratri. After his death, the messengers of death (Yamdoot) came to take him but he remained unaffected and unmoved due to the worship of Lord Shiva. In this regard, it is said one who worships unknowingly and gets so much reward then you can imagine how much blessings a person can get by worshipping Lord Shiva whole-heartedly.
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