Happy Maha Shivratri 2021: Check Out 10 Best Wishes, WhatsApp Status & Quotes For Your Family And Friends

As per Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati and thus this day is celebrated as Maha Shivratri. Shiv means Lord Shiva and ratri means night, so, Maha Shiratri is said to be the great night of Lord Shiva.

Devotees wait in a queue to offer milk and bhang to Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. (File Photo/ Getty)

Maha Shivratri, one of the most important Hindu festival, celebrated with great pomp and devotion across the country, is on March 11. On this day, married and unmarried women observe fast for a happy married life and to please Lord Shiva by offering him milk and fruits.

As per Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati and thus this day is celebrated as Maha Shivratri. Shiv means Lord Shiva and ratri means night, so, Maha Shiratri is said to be the great night of Lord Shiva. The festival is celebrated on Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna.

On this day, devotees of Lord Shiva (both men and women) observe day long fast and stay up all night chanting Shiv mantras and bhajas. They also take a dip in the holy Ganga river and thousands of devotees visit Shiva temples.

On this day, devotees also exchange wishes and send messages to their loved ones whising them happiness, prosperity, and success in life.

On Maha Shivratri, Send These Special Messages To Your Loved Ones:

" This Maha Shivratri, may Lord Shiva destroy all your sorrow and eliminate all the troubles to help you lead a happy and healthy life. Jai Shiv Shankar. "

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" May the glory of the divine Shiva, remind us of our capabilities and help us attain success. Jai Shiva Shankar. "

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" Maha Shivratri is a day when you awaken your inner consciousness to discover the purpose of your being. Feel the presence of the Supreme Power within and around you. "

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" Experience the mystical beauty on the auspicious night of Maha Shivratri and feel Lord Shiva's divine presence. Here's wishing you and your family ahead of Maha Shivratri. "

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" May Shiva bless you with good health, happiness and prosperity. "

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" A day when positivity wins over negativity! Happy Maha Shivratri wishes to you and your family. "

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" Discover your hidden potential and the inner self as you meditate on the thought of reaching closer to Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. "

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" May Bhole Nath guide you and your family all your life! Sending you my best wishes on the special ocassion of Maha Shivaratri. "

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" May the choicest blessings of Lord Shiva bring happiness, peace, good health, wealth, prosperity and harmony to your life. Happy Maha Shivratri. "

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" Let us celebrate the Maha shivratri night. The night of Shiva-Parvati union. The night of destruction and the night of creation. The night of the Lord of lords. Happy Mahashivaratri "

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This year, Maha Shivratri is being celebrated on March 11, which is a Thursday. The chaturdashi tithi begins at 02.39 pm on March 11, and ends 03.02 pm on March 12.

According Drik Panchang, a day before Maha Shivratri, devotees eat only one time and on the day, they observe a full-day fast which means they cannot eat anything until the next day.