Maha Shivratri in 2023: Date & Timing, Parana Time

Maha Shivratri 2023, an auspicious Hindu festival, is being celebrated on Saturday, 18 February. The Nishita Kaal puja timing is 19th February, 12:09 AM to 01:00 AM. We wish you a very happy Maha Shivratri.

Maha Shivratri is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu religion. It is known by several names such as “The great night of Shiva”, Padmarajarathi, etc. The festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this day, devotees of Lord Shiva observe a strict fast and do different religious activities. It is believed that those who observe fast on Maha Shivratri get blessings from Lord Shiva and rid of all his previous sins and misdeed. It is also said that Maha Shivratri marks the anniversary of the cosmic dance (Tandava) performed by Lord Shiva. This post is just for you if you want to gain knowledge about Maha Shivratri 2023.

Maha shivratri 2023 Date and Time

As per the Hindu calendar. Shivratri is celebrated on the 14th day of every month i.e. one day before the new moon date. In total, there are 12 shivratri’s in a year. Out of all these Shivratri, Maha Shivratri is the most important one. Generally, Maha Shivratri falls in the month of February and March. It is often said that devotees must worship the lord on MahaShivratri as per the Shubh Muhurat only. Given below are the date and times of celebrating Maha Shivratri in 2023.

Maha Shivratri 2023 Date in India	Saturday, 18 February
Day	Monday
Nishita Kaal Puja Time	On 19th February, 12:09 AM to 01:00 AM
Duration	50 Minutes
Maha Shivratri 2024 Date	8th of March
Maha Shivratri 2025 Date	26th of February
Maha Shivratri 2026 Date	15th of February

Shivratri 2023 Puja Time

Shivaratri 2023 Parana Time	19th February, 06:56 AM to 03:24 PM
Ratri First Prahar Puja Timing	06:13 PM to 09:24 PM
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Timing	On 19th February, 09:24 PM to 12:35 AM
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Timing	On 19th February, 12:35 AM to 03:46 AM
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Timing	On 19th February, 03:46 AM to 06:56 AM
Beginning of Chaturdashi Tithi	On February 18 08:02 PM
End of Chaturdashi Tithi	On 19th February, 04:18 PM

Mahashivratri Importance

As we have already said in this post above, it is believed that Goddess Parvati got married to Lord Shiva on this day. It is believed that those who worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day get rid of all their problems in marital life. To do that, both husband and wife should observe fast on Maha Shivratri. According to Hindu rituals, it is also believed that girls who observe fast on Maha Shivratri can get the desired Husband. If the problems are occurring in the marriage of a girl then she should observe this Vrat.

In addition to this, Maha Shivratri Vrat is also auspicious in order to get rid of your sins in this and previous births. Devotees should worship Lord Shiva with full dedication on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.

How to worship on Maha Shivratri? – Puja Vidhi

The method to worship Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri is explained below.

• Devotees must wake up early on MahaShivratri and take a bath.
• After taking the bath, you should wear clean clothes.
• Next, you should take a vow (sankalp) and seek blessings from Lord Shiva so that you do this vrat successfully.
• If you can do so, you should visit the visit the temple.
• Offer bel leaves, Calotropis gigantea flower, Datura flower, etc. to Shivlinga.
• Do aarti of Lord Shiva at the end of your prayers.
• Finally, do prana as per the prana muhurat given above in this post

List of Maha Shivratri Puja Samagri

Wooden chowki

Gangajal

Water

Unused white cloth (three piece)

Panchamrit

Gulal

Kalava

Janeu

Panch Patra

Vibhuti

Akshat

Chandan

Tamboolam

Dry fruits

Bel patra

Fruits

Naivedhya

Dhoop

Pushpam

Perfume or itra

Camphor for aarti purpose

Matchbox

Mustard oil or ghee

Difference between Shivratri and MahaShivratri

Shivratri is quite different from MahaShivratri. The difference between the same is explained below.

As per Hindu rituals, Shivratri is celebrated on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha. It is also called Pradosh. There are 12 total Shivratri in a year. On the other hand, Maha Shivratri is celebrated only once in a year. Here, “Maha” means great. It is celebrated on the 4th day of Krishna Paksha in Falgun month. The mention of Maha Shivratri is available in the Shiv Puran. It is believed that those who observe fast and do worship on Maha Shivratri get all his wishes fulfilled.

Maha Shivratri Vrat katha in Hindi (महाशिवरात्रि व्रत की कथा PDF Download)

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