Mahashivratri, a deeply spiritual and sacred festival, will be observed on February 26, 2025. Devotees celebrate this night by fasting, praying, and performing rituals to honor Lord Shiva. The night is considered an auspicious time to seek blessings for spiritual growth, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles. The Nishita Kaal Puja, which occurs in the early hours of February 27, is one of the most significant events during Mahashivratri.
Mahashivratri 2025: Key Dates and Timings
- Nishita Kaal Puja (Most Auspicious Time for Worship):
12:09 AM to 12:59 AM, February 27, 2025 - Shivaratri Parana (End of Fast):
07:36 AM, February 27, 2025
Puja Timings for the Prahars (Phases of the Night)
- First Prahar Puja: 06:30 PM to 09:46 PM, February 26
- Second Prahar Puja: 09:46 PM to 01:03 AM, February 27
- Third Prahar Puja: 01:03 AM to 04:20 AM, February 27
- Fourth Prahar Puja: 04:20 AM to 07:36 AM, February 27
Chaturdashi Tithi:
- Begins at 06:38 AM on February 26, 2025
Significance of Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri is believed to be the night when Lord Shiva performed his cosmic dance, Tandava, symbolizing creation, preservation, and destruction. The festival is a time for spiritual purification and growth. Devotees fast, meditate, and offer prayers to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for peace, wisdom, and liberation. Observing Mahashivratri with devotion is believed to help eliminate negative energies, clear obstacles, and enhance the devotee’s life.
How to Perform the Fast and Worship:
- Begin the Fast:
Devotees observe the fast from February 26 morning and remain without food or water (optional) until the fast concludes on February 27. - Eat Sattvic Foods:
Abstain from tamasik foods like garlic and onions. Instead, consume sattvic foods like fruits, milk, and nuts for purity and spiritual well-being. - Chant Om Namah Shivaya:
Recite Om Namah Shivaya during the night to invoke Lord Shiva’s blessings. Decorate the Shiva Linga with milk, honey, and bel leaves. - Engage in Meditation:
Stay awake throughout the night, participating in prayers, chants, and meditation. This helps purify the mind and body, creating a connection with the divine. - Visit Temples:
Many devotees gather at temples to take part in the night-long worship and rituals, adding to the collective energy of devotion.
Remedies to Please Lord Shiva During Mahashivratri
Certain remedies performed on Mahashivratri are believed to bring peace, prosperity, and remove obstacles in life. Here are some remedies that can be performed:
- Offer Bel Leaves:
Offer three bel leaves to the Shiva Linga during the night as they are considered especially dear to Lord Shiva. - Recite the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra:
Chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is believed to protect from untimely death and health issues. Recite this mantra 108 times during each Prahar for healing and protection.Mantra:
“Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat” - Use Rudraksha Beads:
Wearing Rudraksha beads or using them during prayer is believed to attract Lord Shiva’s blessings for peace, health, and spiritual growth. - Light a Lamp:
Light a ghee lamp in front of the Shiva Linga to symbolize the triumph of light over darkness, representing spiritual enlightenment. - Perform Abhishekam:
Perform Abhishekam (ritual bathing) with milk, honey, and water on the Shiva Linga to purify the soul and gain Lord Shiva’s blessings for success and peace.
By following these remedies and performing rituals with devotion, it is believed that Lord Shiva will grant divine protection, blessings, and spiritual elevation to his devotees.
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