Maha Shivratri or Mahashivratri is one of the maximum auspicious fairs withinside the Hindu religion. This terrific pageant commemorates the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. According to Drik Panchang, at the same time as the South Indian calendar marks Maha Shivratri on Chaturdashi Tithi for the duration of Krishna Paksha withinside the month of Magha, the North Indian calendar celebrates Maha Shivaratri withinside the month of Phalguna. However, each have fun it at the identical day. Devotees go to temples, worship Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati, chant mantras and prayers, put together bhogs, look at fasts and want for Lord Shiva`s blessings. This year, Maha Shivratri falls on February 18, Saturday. While the Nishita Kaal Puja Time starts offevolved from 12:09 am to 01:00 am (February 19), the Shivaratri Parana Time lasts from 06:fifty six am to 03:24 pm (February 19).
Maha Shivratri Story:
One of the holiest Hindu fairs, Maha Shivratri, commemorates Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati’s marriage and plenty of different cosmic occasions associated with him. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva married Maa Shakti, his divine consort, for a 2nd time in this night. It is in birthday party in their divine union that the day is well known as ‘The Night of Lord Shiva’. While Lord Shiva indicates Purusha – that’s mindfulness, Maa Parvati indicates Prakriti – that’s nature. The union of this recognition and power promotes advent.
Another legend says that in the advent of the universe, Lord Shiva became incarnated as Lord Rudra for the duration of the middle of the night of Maha Shivaratri with the grace of Lord Brahma. It is likewise believed that in this night, Lord Shiva carried out his cosmic dance of advent, upkeep and destruction whilst he heard the information of his consort Maa Sati’s immolation. This heavenly dance is called Rudra Tandav amongst his devotees.
According to Drink Panchang, for the duration of the churning of the terrific ocean poison got here out of the sea. It had the strength to smash the complete advent. However, Lord Shiva drank the poison and stored the complete international from annihilation. Hence, Maha Shivaratri is located through Lord Shiva’s devotees to thank him for keeping the universe.
