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Maha Shivaratri 2024

महाशिवरात्रि

The great night of Shiva, honoring his cosmic dance.

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Auspicious Date & Timing
Friday, 8 March 2024
📅 Friday🥛 Fasting (Vrat) Observed⏰ Pradosh / Puja Muhurat Applicable
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Localized Timings in Other Countries

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Significance & History

Maha Shivaratri marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava Nritya, his cosmic dance of creation and destruction. It is believed that on this night, Lord Shiva and Parvati were married, and devout worshippers who stay awake through the night attain moksha. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Shaivism, observed with profound reverence across India.

Puja Vidhi & Rituals

  • All-night vigil (Jagaran) with Shiva bhajans
  • Abhishek of Shivalinga with milk, honey, and Gangajal
  • Offering Bael (Bilva) leaves to Shivalinga
  • Chanting Om Namah Shivaya 108 times
  • Breaking fast at sunrise with prasad

Samagri & Auspicious Items

Items associated with the puja or highly beneficial to purchase and keep at home during Maha Shivaratri:

Bael (Bilva) leavesDhatura flowersPanchamritRudrakshaWhite sesame seeds

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Maha Shivaratri in 2024?+
Maha Shivaratri 2024 will fall on Friday, 8 March 2024 (Friday).
What is the spiritual significance of Maha Shivaratri?+
Maha Shivaratri marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava Nritya, his cosmic dance of creation and destruction. It is believed that on this night, Lord Shiva and Parvati were married, and devout worshippers who stay awake through the night attain moksha. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Shaivism, observed with profound reverence across India.
What are the core rituals for Maha Shivaratri?+
Core rituals include: All-night vigil (Jagaran) with Shiva bhajans, Abhishek of Shivalinga with milk, honey, and Gangajal, Offering Bael (Bilva) leaves to Shivalinga, Chanting Om Namah Shivaya 108 times, Breaking fast at sunrise with prasad.
What is Maha Shivaratri called in Hindi and other regional languages?+
Maha Shivaratri is widely referred to as महाशिवरात्रि in Hindi.

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