Mahashivratari 2025: Know Date, Timing For Four Prahar Puja, And Water Ahishek Rituals Here

Maha Shivaratri is considered an auspicious day. It is believed that on this night, Lord Shiva resides in the Mahakal Shivling, and those who perform the puja are freed from all troubles.

Mahashivratari 2025

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Mahashivratari 2025: Mahashivratri, the sacred festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, the cosmic destroyer and the most benevolent deity, holds immense spiritual and religious significance in Sanatan Dharma. It is believed that on this auspicious night, Lord Shiva resides in the Shivling, and worship performed during this time yields great benefits. The night of Mahashivratri is considered highly powerful for attaining divine blessings, and offerings made during this period are said to bring assured rewards.

Devotees believe that performing Shiva’s worship on Mahashivratri eradicates all hardships and bestows happiness and prosperity. The four Prahars (phases) of the night hold special importance, during which the Shivling is consecrated with milk, curd, Ganga water, ghee, and Bilva leaves. Observing this ritual is said to remove life’s obstacles and bless the devotee with good fortune and well-being.

Mahashivratri 2025 Shiv Puja Muhurat:

According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna will commence at 11:08 AM on February 26, 2025, and conclude at 8:54 AM on February 27, 2025.

• Nishita Kaal Puja Muhurat: 12:09 AM – 12:59 AM (February 27, 2025)
• Shivratri Vrat Parana Time: 6:48 AM – 8:54 AM (February 27, 2025)

Four Prahar Puja Vidhi:

Devotees perform a special four-phase (Prahar) puja on Mahashivratri night, offering different sacred elements to Lord Shiva. Each Prahar represents a different aspect of Lord Shiva and follows a specific ritual:

• First Prahar: Abhishek (sacred bathing) with milk for Lord Shiva’s Ishaan form.
• Second Prahar: Abhishek with curd for Lord Shiva’s Aghor form.
• Third Prahar: Abhishek with ghee for Lord Shiva’s Vamadev form.
• Fourth Prahar: Abhishek with honey for Lord Shiva’s Sadyajata form.

Mantras For Each Prahar:

• First Prahar: "Hreem Ishanaya Namah"
• Second Prahar: "Hreem Aghoraya Namah"
• Third Prahar: "Hreem Vamadevaya Namah"
• Fourth Prahar: "Hreem Sadyajataya Namah"

Mahashivratri is a time for deep devotion, meditation, and prayer, believed to bring immense spiritual growth and divine blessings. Devotees observe fasting, offer sacred items to the Shivling, and chant Lord Shiva’s name throughout the night to seek his divine grace.

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