Mahashivratri 2025: Devotees of Lord Shiva eagerly waited for Mahashivrati. The literal meaning of Mahashivratri is ‘the great night of Shiva’. According to religious beliefs, while observing the Mahashivratri fast, unmarried girls blessed their desired life partner and married married women to eternal marital bliss.
Both have spiritual and scientific importance to stay awake on Mahashivratri night. Let us find out the exact date of Mahashivratri fast in February, auspicious time for worship, and when fasting should be broken.
On which date is Mahashivratri?
This year, the holy festival of Mahashivratri will be celebrated on 26 February 2025. On this day, worshiping Lord Shiva with devotion pleased him, and he fulfills all the wishes of his devotees.
Mahashivratri 2025 Muhat
- Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi begins: February 26, 2025, 11:08 am
- Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi ends: 27 February, 2025, 8:54 am
- Nishita Kaal Puja Time: 12:09 am – 12:59 am (27 February)
- Shivaratri Parana Time: 6:48 am – 8:54 am (27 February, 2025)
- First Prahar Puja Time: 6:19 PM – 9:26 pm
- Second Prahar Puja Time: 9:26 pm – 12:34 am (27 February)
- Third Prahar Puja Time: 12:34 am – 3:41 am (27 February)
- Fourth Prahar Puja Time: 3:41 am – 6:48 am (27 February)
Spiritual importance of Mahashivratri Night
On Mahashivratri, Lord Shiva left his ascetic life and married Goddess Parvati. On this day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati go on a night journey. Those who wake up and worship Lord Shiva during the night, their sufferings are removed, and happiness enters their lives.
Scientific importance of Mahashivratri Night
On the night of Mahashivratri, the alignment of planets and constellations in the universe creates a special flow of energy. During this time, the Northern Hemisphere is deployed in such a way that the energy within a person naturally moves upwards, supporting their spiritual climb. Nature itself helps a person to reach spiritual heights. This is the reason that it is said that it is beneficial to awaken with a straight spine on Mahashivratri night and sit in noticeable posture.
Mahashivratri puja ritual
- On Mahashivratri, wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and worship at an auspicious time. Pooja is performed during all the four quarters of the night, but Nishita Muhatrat is considered the most auspicious.
- Wear clean clothes for worship and meditate on Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Sit in a comfortable posture. Place a platform (outpost) in a clean place and spread a white cloth over it.
- Place the idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the stage. Alternatively, you can visit a temple and also worship Shivling.
- First, perform the consecration of Shivling with Ganga water, raw milk, sugarcane juice, curd and other offerings. Then, light a ghee lamp and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with proper rituals.
- Apply sandalwood paste to Lord Shiva and offer vine leaves, cannabis, dhatura, flowers, sweets and other offerings. Also, apply vermilion to Goddess Parvati and worship it with devotion.
- Offer food and offerings to Lord Shiva, offering objects for marital bliss to Goddess Parvati. Later, demonstrate the Aarti of Lord Shiva and chant the sacred mantras that he loves. It will increase spiritual energy and bring blessings in your life.
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