Panch Grahi Yoga Forms on this Mahashivratri After 120 Years!

Mahashivratri is one of the biggest festivals to be celebrated by Hindus. According to religious beliefs, Lord Shiva is eternal, which means he was there even before taking birth and there is Shiva even after death. No matter whether life remains on Earth or not, Shiva always was, is and will be there. Therefore, according to beliefs, it is said that on this holy day of Shivaratri, Lord Shiva incarnated in the form of a Linga.

That is why the festival of Shivratri is celebrated with full devotion by Shiva devotees all over the world. Apart from this, it is also said that Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati were married on the auspicious occasion of Shivratri. Worshiping Mahadev on this day gives happiness and prosperity to life. It is believed that Shiva is the only power that can change someone’s future, he is the one who can destroy sorrows and infuse happiness in life. The worship of Shivaratri is performed in the night time, so on this day fasting, chanting of mantras and Jagran have special significance, doing so is always auspicious for the natives.

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This year, the festival of Mahashivratri will be celebrated with great pomp across the world on March 1, 2022. According to the Vedic Panchang, every year the festival of Mahashivaratri is celebrated with reverence and gaiety by the devotees on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha Phalguna Maah.

Although this festival of Mahashivratri has special significance this year as there is a rare combination of planets forming after 120 years. This is the reason why the importance of this festival is increasing manifold. Duly worshiping Lord Shiva in these special Yogas on Mahashivratri will provide rid of enemies and will bring immense fame to all natives.

Panch Grahi Yoga
After hundreds of years, Mahashivratri will be celebrated during Panch Grahi Yoga. According to Vedic astrology, when five planets are together in the same zodiac, it is called Panch Grahi Yoga. Usually Panchgrahi Yogas are the ones that give auspicious results, but sometimes these yogas also provide negative effects. However, this time in Capricorn, this yoga is forming in the presence of Mars, Saturn, Mercury, Venus and Moon will prove to be beneficial for all. It will increase happiness-prosperity, honor and prestige in the lives of native. 

Kedar Yoga

As we know that the five planets are together in one zodiac due to which Kedar Yoga is also being formed. This Yoga is considered  to be very auspicious for worshiping Lord Shiva. It enhances material comforts in the life of the natives.

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Parigha Yoga

On the day of Mahashivratri, Parigha Yoga is going to last till 11.18 AM. According to beliefs, worshiping in this yoga leads to victory over enemies. By worshiping Mahadev in this yoga, the native can successfully complete his stalled works.

Shiva Yoga

On Mahashivratri, Shiva Yoga is being formed in Virgo and Taurus, which will start from 11:18 am on March 1, 2022 and will last till 08:21 am on March 02, 2022. Shiva Yoga is considered to be the best for doing any kind of auspicious work. Shiv Yoga forming on Mahashivratri will be very auspicious for the native of Virgo and Taurus zodiac. 

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga

Apart from this, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is also being formed on Mahashivratri, which is considered to be fruitful and fulfilling of desired desires in astrology. It is believed that before starting any new work in this yoga, the natives do not need to see Venus combust, Panchak or Bhadra etc.

Special Measures to Worship Lord Shiva

1. First of all take a bath and then take a vow to worship Lord Shiva. If you are worshiping in the morning, then take a bath in the morning and if you are worshiping in the evening, then take a vow to worship Mahadev by taking a bath in the evening.
   
2. After this, fill a vessel of water and take it to the temple. Offer water to the Shivling. After this, chant the mantras of Lord Shiva by applying Panchopchar Puja i.e. milk, curd, honey, sugar and ghee on the Shivling.
   
3. On Mahashivratri, one must chant Shiva mantras at night. One can also recite Rudrashtak, Shivashtak and Shiva Stuti during the night to please Lord Shiva and get his mercy.
   
4. On the day of Shivratri, many people worship in Char Pahar. If you also want to worship Lord Shiva for Char Pahar, then worship should be done with milk in the first half of the night, curd in the second half, ghee in the third hour and honey in the fourth hour. Water must be used in every phase, this will give you special grace of Lord Shiva’s. It is believed that the person who worships Lord Shiva in Char Pahar during the night, all their troubles vanished.

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Why is Worshiping During Char Pahar Special?
The festival of Mahashivratri is a day when you can fulfill all your desires and can get free from all the troubles of life by the grace of Lord Shiva. Although worshiping Lord Shiva, at any time of  the day of Shivaratri, is itself considered beneficial. But still, according to Shiv Purana, the night time worship is considered to be of special importance. This is the reason why Lord Shiva is worshiped by the devotees on Mahashivratri in Char Pahar i.e. from evening to next day morning i.e. till Brahmamuhurta. According to the beliefs, the worship of Lord Shiva in Char pehar is for Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.

1. The puja of the first Pahar usually started in the evening. The best time for this is considered from 6 pm to 9 pm. In the first pahar, milk is offered symbolically to Lord Shiva. During this time, the Shiva Mantra “Namah Shivay” or Shiva Stuti is recited. Worshiping the first Pahar strengthens the religion.

2. The second Pahar is worshiped between 9 pm to 12 pm. In the second part of worship, curd is offered to Lord Shiva and Shiva is anointed with water. It is considered mandatory to chant the Shiva mantra “Namah Shivaya” during this time. Worship done in this time  strengthens ‘Arth’ i.e. financial strength.

3. The puja of the third Pahar is done between 12 and 3 o’clock in the night. During this time, Lord Shiva is anointed with water after tilak with cow’s ghee. Shiva Stuti should be recited in the third pahar. The meditation done during this time makes the soul unite with the Supreme Soul. Shiva worship in the third hour gives freedom from libido.

4. Fourth Pahar is worshiped in Brahmamuhurta i.e. between 3 pm to 6 pm. During this period, after applying honey on the Shivling, it should be anointed with water. The recitation of Shiva Mantra “Namah Shivay” or Stuti of Shiva at this time provides salvation.

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