Mahashivratri 2025: Significance Of Staying Awake On The Night Of Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri 2025: Mahashivratri is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that those who stay awake and worship Mahadev on this night are freed from all sorrows. When is Mahashivratri?

Mahashivratri 2025

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Mahashivratri 2025: Devotees of Lord Shiva eagerly await Mahashivratri. The literal meaning of Mahashivratri is 'The Great Night of Shiva.' According to religious beliefs, observing the Mahashivratri fast blesses unmarried girls with their desired life partner and grants married women eternal marital bliss.  

Staying awake on Mahashivratri night holds both spiritual and scientific significance. Let’s find out the exact date of the Mahashivratri fast in February, the auspicious timing for worship, and when the fast should be broken.

On Which Date Is Mahashivratri?

This year, the sacred festival of Mahashivratri will be celebrated on February 26, 2025. On this day, worshipping Lord Shiva with devotion pleases Him, and He fulfills all the wishes of His devotees.

Mahashivratri 2025 Muhurat

• Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi Begins: February 26, 2025, at 11:08 AM
• Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi Ends: February 27, 2025, at 8:54 AM
• Nishita Kaal Puja Time: 12:09 AM - 12:59 AM (February 27)
• Shivaratri Parana Time: 6:48 AM - 8:54 AM (February 27, 2025)
• First Prahar Puja Time: 6:19 PM - 9:26 PM
• Second Prahar Puja Time: 9:26 PM - 12:34 AM (February 27)
• Third Prahar Puja Time: 12:34 AM - 3:41 AM (February 27)
• Fourth Prahar Puja Time: 3:41 AM - 6:48 AM (February 27)

Spiritual Significance Of Mahashivratri Night

On Mahashivratri, Lord Shiva abandoned his ascetic life and married Goddess Parvati. On this day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati go on a night journey. Those who stay awake and worship Lord Shiva during the night, their sorrows are removed, and happiness enters their lives.

Scientific Significance Of Mahashivratri Night

On the night of Mahashivratri, the alignment of planets and constellations in the universe creates a special flow of energy. During this time, the northern hemisphere is positioned in such a way that the energy within a person naturally rises upward, aiding their spiritual ascent. Nature itself assists the individual in reaching spiritual heights. This is why it is said that staying awake and sitting in a meditative posture with a straight spine on Mahashivratri night is beneficial.

Mahashivratri Puja Rituals

• On Mahashivratri, wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and perform the puja at an auspicious time. Puja is performed during all four quarters of the night, but the Nishita Muhurat is considered the most auspicious.
• Wear clean clothes for the puja and meditate on Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Sit down in a comfortable posture. Place a platform (chauki) at a clean spot and spread a white cloth over it.
• Place the idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the platform. Alternatively, you can visit a temple and worship the Shivling as well.
• First, perform the abhishekam of the Shivling with Ganga water, raw milk, sugarcane juice, curd, and other offerings. Then, light a ghee lamp and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with proper rituals.
• Apply sandalwood paste on Lord Shiva and offer bel leaves, bhang, datura, flowers, sweets, and other offerings. Also, apply sindoor to Goddess Parvati and worship her with devotion.
• Along with offering the items for marital bliss to Goddess Parvati, offer food and prasad to Lord Shiva. Afterward, perform the Aarti of Lord Shiva and chant the sacred mantras that are dear to Him. This will elevate the spiritual energy and bring blessings into your life.
   

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