Mahashivratri 2024 Highlights: Neha Kakkar Grooves To Her New Track 'Bholenath'
Mahashivratri 2024 Live: Hello and welcome to this space wehre we are going to share with you all details about Maha Shivratri 2024. This year, it will be observed on March 8, 2024.
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Maha Shivratri 2024: Hello and welcome to this space wehre we are going to share with you all details about Maha Shivratri 2024. Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the waning phase of the Falgun month. The festival holds significance for devotees of Lord Shiva, and every year, they eagerly await the arrival of Maha Shivratri. This day symbolises the union of Shiva and Shakti. Let's find out the date and auspicious timings for MahaShivratri in the coming year 2024.
Maha Shivratri 2024 Date:
Maha Shivratri will be observed on March 8, 2024. On this day, devotees perform Shiva puja from morning to night, engaging in vigil and rituals. According to the South Indian Panchang, Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the Krishna Paksha of the Magha month. In the North Indian Panchang, the monthly Shivratri falling in the month of Phalguna is observed as Maha Shivratri.
Maha Shivratri 2024 Muhurat:
According to the Panchang, the fourteenth day of the waning phase of the Falgun month will begin at 09:57 PM on March 8, 2024, and conclude at 06:17 PM on March 9, 2024. Since Shivratri puja is performed during the night, the sunrise time is not essential.
- Nishita Kaal Muhurat - Midnight: 12:07 AM to 12:55 AM (March 9, 2024)
- Vrat Parana Time - Morning: 06:37 AM to Afternoon: 03:28 PM (March 9, 2024) MahaShivratri 2024 Four Prahar Puja Time:
- First Prahar Puja Time - Evening: 06:25 PM to Night: 09:28 PM
- Second Prahar Puja Time - Night: 09:28 PM to Early Morning: 12:31 AM (March 9)
- Third Prahar Puja Time - Early Morning: 12:31 AM to 03:34 AM
- Fourth Prahar Puja Time - Early Morning: 03:34 AM to 06:37 AM
Mahashivratri 2024: History
According to Hindu mythology, Mahasivaratri holds significance for various reasons. One belief is that Shiva and Parvati got married on this day, and the festival is observed annually to celebrate their divine union. Essentially, Shivratri symbolises the convergence of Shiva and Shakti, representing the balance between masculine and feminine energies in the world.
Another legend associates Mahashivratri with the day Shiva consumed the poison that emerged during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), safeguarding the world from darkness. The poison turned his throat blue, leading to his name 'Neelkanth' (blue throat).
Another legend talks about Shiva and his dance 'tandav'. It is said that Shiva performs his cosmic dance of 'creation, preservation, and destruction' on this night.
Mahashivratri 2024: Significance
Maha Shivratri is of great significance for women, both unmarried and married. Unmarried women observe this fast and worship Lord Shiva to seek His divine blessings for finding a suitable life partner. On the other hand, married women observe this fast with the intention of maintaining peace and tranquility in their married and family life.
It is believed that observing Maha Shivaratri fast can make the fulfillment of impossible and challenging tasks possible, all through the grace of Lord Shiva.
Mahashivratri 2024 Live: Neha Kakkar Grooves To Her New Track 'Bholenath
Singer Neha Kakkar, who has just released her latest track 'Bholenath,' shared a Reel video on Instagram to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. In the video, Neha is seen donning a black sleeveless tank top paired with matching joggers, complemented by open hair and stylish black shades. Grooving to the catchy beats and lyrics of her new track 'Bholenath,' the 'Shona Shona' fame artist exuded joy while seated in her car. The caption accompanying the post reads, "#Bholenath Mere Sath Aur Kya Chahiye? Happy Shivratri everyone."
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When Is Mahashivratri In 2025: Check Date
This year, the sacred festival of Mahashivratri was celebrated on March 8, 2024. Now, in the upcoming year, i.e., 2025, Mahashivratri will be observed on Wednesday, February 26, which falls on the fourteenth day of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Falgun.
Maha Shivratri 2024: Know Lord Shiva's Favourite Leaves
Bel Patra (Bel Leaves): It is believed that offering Bel leaves to the Shiva Linga helps attain spiritual power. Lord Shiva is particularly fond of the three-leafed Bel Patra.
Shami Leaf: According to the Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva likes Shami leaves. While worshiping the Shiva Linga, Shami leaves should be offered.
Bhang Leaf: Bhang leaves are essential in all of Lord Shiva's worship because He greatly favors them.
Apamarg Leaf: Also known as Chirchita, offering Apamarg leaves to Lord Shiva brings an increase in happiness, peace, and prosperity in life. These leaves can also be used during abhishekam (ritual bathing) ceremonies.
Dhatura Leaf: Both the fruit and leaves of Dhatura are offered to the Shiva Linga.
Peepal Leaf: Peepal leaves can also be offered in Shiva Puja. If Bael leaves are not available for any reason, Peepal leaves can be used, and the worship is still fruitful.
Durva (Grass): Described in the Puranas, offering Durva or Bermuda grass to Lord Shiva is considered highly auspicious. This grass is regarded as nectar-like, and placing it on the Shiva Linga grants the blessing of a long life.
Mahashivratri 2024: Remedies That Can Be Done On This Day
On the night of Mahashivaratri, perform these rituals. According to the Shiv Purana, in a previous birth, Kubera, the deity of wealth, illuminated the Shiva Linga with light during the night. This is why he became the treasurer of the gods in his next birth. It is believed that lighting a lamp near the Shiva Linga on this day helps alleviate all kinds of financial problems.
On Mahashivaratri, bring a small Shiva Linga to your home and install it in the temple during the night. Start worshiping it daily from Mahashivaratri onwards. By following this ritual, poverty is eradicated from the house, and the blessings of both Bholenath and Goddess Lakshmi are obtained. This practice brings happiness, prosperity, and well-being to the home.
On this day, sincerely worship Lord Shiva during the midnight hours. Chant the mantra 'Om Namah Shivaya' at least 108 times. Performing this ritual on Mahashivaratri helps overcome troubles in employment or business.
Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa on the night of Mahashivaratri pleases Lord Shiva as well as Lord Hanuman. Through their grace, all the troubles of devotees are resolved. Chanting and reciting mantras on this night are considered highly effective.
On Mahashivaratri night, presenting a married woman with the gift of suhag items (traditional marriage-related gifts) helps resolve issues in marital life. This practice also contributes to the longevity of the husband and strengthens their financial situation.
On Mahashivaratri, donating grains and wealth to a needy person is highly virtuous. According to scriptures, giving alms to the poor on this day destroys all past sins and leads to the accumulation of inexhaustible merit.
Standing beneath a wood apple tree on Mahashivaratri night and offering rice pudding (kheer) and ghee as a donation attracts special blessings from Goddess Mahalakshmi. This practice brings a lifetime of happiness and success in endeavors.
Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Participates In ‘Shiv Ji Ki Baraat’ In Bhopal
“On this special occasion, we are today worshipping Lord Shiv and 'Maa Shakti’. I wish Lord Bholenath and Parvati Ji would shower their blessings on everyone and Madhya Pradesh. It’s International Women’s Day as well today. So, let’s come together to give equal respect and place to our mothers and sisters," says former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to PTI
VIDEO | Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) participates in ‘Shiv Ji Ki Baraat’ in Bhopal on the occasion of #Mahashivratri.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 8, 2024
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/bddgnAIIaS
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