Maha Shivratri 2022: Date, Significance, Importance, And Fasting Rituals

Maha Shivratri 2022: The portrait of abundant peace, the representation of tranquility, and the lord of destruction is none other than Lord Shiva. The deity whom Hindus pray and follow religiously. Maha Shivratri is the day demarcated to celebrate the convergence of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti.

All over the nation this festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated with immense spirituality, joy, and purity.

Now let us learn all about the significance and procedural celebrations that happen during the course of the day.

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Maha Shivtratri 2022 Date

This year Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on 1st March 2022. According to the Hindu Panchang (Drik Panchang), the Chaturdashi tithi will commence at 3.16 am on March 1 and will end at 1.00 am on March 2, 2022. The best timings specified for the commencing worship as per the Hindu calendar is as follows:

1 — 6.21 pm to 9.27 pm (March 1)
2 — 9.27 pm (March 1) to 12.33 am (March 2)
3 — 12.33 am to 3.39 am (March 2)
4 — 3.39 am to 6.45 am (March 2)

Significance Of Maha Shivratri

The birth of linga form of Shiva is is what Hindu scriptures say a crude reason of celebrating Maha Shivratri. Generally every birth is celebrated as birthDAY but the birth of Shiva is signified to be birthNIGHT i.e why called as Shivratri meaning Shiv ki ratri. And as per the mythology the birth of Shiva is a sumbolization of power that guides you even in the deepest, darkest phase of your life.

Rituals And Procedural Celebration of Maha Shivratri 2022

According to Drik Panchang a day before Maha Shivratri i.e. trayodashi pepole should eat just once a day anytime. And the next day i.e. Mahashivratri should be a complete fasting day.

On this day the rituals begin in the following manner people take early shower and visit temples of Shiva or worship the lord at home. And the rituals of worshiping involve bathing the lord in raw milk. Followed by offering Datura fruit and Bel Patra. And post doing this seeking blessings from the lord for prosperity with utter simplicity.

To Sum Up

So this was all about the Maha Shivratri 2022. Live your day with immense spirituality begining with worshiping the diety of power, peace, and tranquility. So for more update stay tuned to talepost.

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