Maha Shivaratri is a
superb festival that's devoted to the Supreme Lord Shiva. The greatness of the
vrat is mentioned in all the important Hindu Puranas.
It's thought that one
who sees this quickly could achieve salvation, liberation and independence from
all of the strain and misfortunes of a life.
Maha Shivaratri 2021
Shivaratri is a
fantastic festival of convergence of both Shiva and Shakti. Chaturdashi Tithi
through Krishna Paksha per month of Magha is called Maha Shivaratri based on
the South Indian calendar. However based on the North Indian calendar Masik
Shivaratri per month of Phalguna is called Maha Shivaratri. In both calendars
it's the naming tradition of lunar month that disagrees.
About Shiva & Shakti
The duo of Shiv and
Shakti is regarded as the epitome of love, ability, and togetherness.
Mahashivratri is among
the greatest festivals in Shaivism, which will be among the two major cults in
Indian Hinduism. As is evident by its own title, it's devoted to Lord Shiva,
the deity related to destruction and death. On the other hand, the Shivratri
decreasing in the Hindu month of Magha is thought to be the most significant.
At the Gregorian calendar, Maha
Shivratri 2021 drops in late-February or early-March; its own 2021 date
being March 11th.
Mahashivratri History and
importance
As is with each
spiritual festival, many legends and myths are correlated with Mahashivratri.
According to one narrative, it had been the night when Lord Shiva drank the
poison created during Samudra Manthan or churning of the sea. Another legend
says that on this particular night, Lord Shiva performed the Tandava, the
cosmic dance which contributes to complete destruction and production. Yes
another story claims that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were wed on this
evening.
Mahashivratri Pooja Rituals
It's a very special day
for those girls who perform the conventional Mahashivratri Puja with milk,
water, Bel leaves, fruits like Ber or jujube fruit and incense sticks. They
take 7 or 3 rounds round the Shiva Lingam and pour milk and provide leaves,
fruits, blossoms and worship with incense sticks.
There are six important
elements which needs to be utilized while doing Mahashivratri Puja and every
represent a distinctive significance.
- Vermillion following the tub is
a sign of Virtue.
- Fruits provided while
worshipping signify the satisfaction of longevity and desires.
- Incense stick trimming is a
sign of wealth.
- Betel Leaves depict
gratification from worldly desires.
- Lamp lightning epitomizes
attainment of knowledge and wisdom.
As the primary element
of this festival is night vigil of Shiva temple, this is precisely why Jaagrans
are coordinated from the devotees. This is the main reason that at the night of
Mahashivratri, temples have been full of all the chants of Om Namah Shivay' and
people sing devotional songs with regard to Lord Shiva.
Maha Shivaratri can be observed
as the celestial union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
The custom of nightlong
vigil and worship of Lord Shiva came to practice when a female and also an
ardent devotee of Shiva called Lubdhaka' who kept awake the entire night on a
tree, falling bilva leaves onto a Shiva Lingam under the shrub on Maha
Shivaratri. This rewarded him with celestial bliss
Maha Shivratri significance
Based on Hinduism,
Shivratri is deemed auspicious for ladies. On this day, married women pray for
the long lives of their husbands. Unmarried women pray to get a perfect husband
such as Shiva on this day.
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