Maha Shivratri 2023 Date & Time, Vrat, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Calendar

Maha Shivratri Date 2023, Time, Puja Vidhi, Check Maha Shivratri Vrat Vidhi, Katha, Shubh Muhurat, Calendar, Significance

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in India every year. As India is a religious country, Maha Shivratri is considered as most significant day. Every year Maha Shivaratri 2023 comes in the month of February or March. The people in India worship Lord shiva at this Hindu festival. On this special occasion, the Lord shiva performs Tandav and marries shakti. On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, many states in India announced a holiday.

Maha Shivratri 2023

Maha Shivratri 2023

The Hindu people do celebrations on the occasion of the marriage of Lord Shiva and Shakti. As per history, the Maha Shivratri is considered the darkest night of the month. Mahashivratri in India shows love and togetherness in married life. Shiva and Shakti are a symbol of energy and power. Many people in India do fasting on this day and take part in rituals. This year, Hindu people will celebrate Maha Shivratri on February 18, 2023, Saturday.

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Maha Shivaratri 2023 Overview

Name of articleMaha Shivratri 2023
CategoryFestival
Festival nameMaha Shivratri
DateFebruary 18, 2023
DaySaturday
Year2023

Maha Shivratri Date and Calendar 2023

This year, the Shivratri will be celebrated in the third week of February. On 18 February 2023, the devotees will do pooja in temples and their houses. Some people go to the temple for worship and others stay at home and do fasting. People in India also perform Shiv Abhishek at their homes.

Puja Vidhi of Maha Shivratri

On this special day, Hindu people do Puja Abhishek. Firstly, devotees have to wake early in the morning and then they have to take a bath. After that wear traditional clothes, do pooja at home and keep fast. People can also go to the Shiv temple and worship the Shiv Linga. On this day, a special arrangement is done in the temple. In the temple, the devotees will offer Bael leaves, datura flowers, Panchamrat, Bhang, and Prashad to Shiv Linga. At last, chant Om Namah Shivaye and do Lord Shiva Aarti.

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Maha Shivaratri 2023 Significance

The significance of Maha Shivaratri is associated with many beliefs. It is believed that the Lord shiva save the world from darkness by drinking the poison that was produced by demons. So, this day is celebrated to honor Lord shiva for his victory. Another is that the Lord shiva married Parvati on this day. So, in many places, this day is celebrated as the wedding anniversary of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Maha Shivratri Date 2023, Time, Muhurat

MuhuratTimings and Date
Chaturdashi Tithi StartsOn February 18, 2023, at 08:02 PM
Chaturdashi Tithi EndsOn February 19, 2023, at 04:18 PM
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time06:13 PM to 09:24 PM
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time09:24 PM to 12:35 AM, February 19
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time12:35 AM to 03:46 AM, February 19
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time03:46 AM to 06:56 AM, February 19
Nishita Kaal Puja Time12:09 AM to 01:00 AM, February 19

Ways to Get Blessings of Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri

There are many ways to receive blessings from Lord Shiva on this auspicious day. One of the most important ways is to keep fast on this day. Fasting means restricting eating some particular food.  People can offer milk, fruits, honey, and Bael leaves to Lord shiv in Temples. The chanting of the mantra Om Namah Shivaya’ is considered the most powerful way. Hindu people can do pooja in their homes as well as in temples. Taking bath in Ganga on this day gives purification to the devotees. Individuals can also listen to bhajans and devotional songs to keep themselves calm.

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