When is maha shivaratri 2017 in india

Shivaratri puja can be performed one time or four times during the night. We also list Nishita time when Lord Shiva appeared on the Earth in the form of Linga and the time window to break the fast on next day. Shivaratri is also spelled as Shivratri , Shivarathri and Sivaratri. All Mondays or Somwar s which fall during Shravan month are considered highly auspicious for fasting and known as Shravan Somwar. Icons Facebook Pages. T This Year. Modern Theme. Jaipur, India.

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Mahashivratri is a festival of the union of two main powers, Lord Shiva and Shakti. According to the Hindu calendar, it is said that the Chaturdashi Tithi that takes place during the Krishna Paksha in the Magha month is known as Mahashivratri.

Duration of Puja: 49 mins. February Mahashivratri Parana Time at am to pm. And as Hindus from all over the country get enchanted with the discovery of the Hindu God, his values, ethics and virtues like self-restraint, honesty, forgiveness and others, it is believed that by worshiping this holy night of Shiva people get rid of their sins.

Mostly on this night, Hindus chant prayers, keep fasts and meditates to honor Lord Shiva. Among most Hindus, it is believed that on this holy day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married, thus bringing together two great forces. Hence, this day is also believed to be the convergence of Shiva and Shakti.

On the day of Shivratri devotees bath the Shiv Linga, which is considered as a representation of Lord Shiva, with water, milk and honey and offer fruits, flowers and bel leaves wood apple leaves. The mantras which originate from the Vedic scriptures are believed to convert negative energy into peace and joy. Date: Maha Shivratri usually falls on the 13th night and 14th day of the New Moon. Based on the Hindu luni-solar calendar, the festival is celebrated for three to ten days.

Since it is celebrated in every lunar months of the year, there are 12 Shivratri every year. This year Maha Shivratri will be observed on the evening of February PTI Importance and Significance: Shivratri is considered one of the most auspicious as married and unmarried Hindu women across the country observe fast, perform puja of Lord Shiva and try to please Goddess Parvati, to seek blessings to get a good husband like Lord Shiva.