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Maha Shivratri Puja Vidhi: Lord Shiva devotees believe that on this holy night, Mahadeva enchants his followers with a divine and captivating dance that symbolises the cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction.
Maha Shivratri Puja Vidhi: Rituals & Step-by-Step Worship Guide. (Image: Shutterstock)
Maha Shivratri 2025 Puja Vidhi: Revered as one of the Supreme Lords of Hinduism, Lord Shiva, also known as Mahadeva, is honoured during one of the most important Hindu festivals, Maha Shivratri. This festival is observed as a symbolic event that aims to eliminate ignorance and darkness and promote a resurgence of consciousness.
Lord Shiva’s devotees believe that on this holy night, Mahadeva captivates his followers with a divine dance that symbolises the cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction. Moreover, other stories highlight the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, representing the harmony of cosmic energy.
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Maha Shivratri 2025 Date, Shubh Muhurat
- According to Drik Panchang, this year, Maha Shivratri will be observed on Wednesday, February 26.
- The Nishita Kaal Puja Time is from 12:09 AM to 12:59 AM on February 27.
- The Shivaratri Parana Time is scheduled from 06:48 AM to 08:54 AM on February 27.
- Ratri First Prahar Puja Time: 06:19 PM to 09:26 PM on February 26
- Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time: 09:26 PM to 12:34 AM on February 27
- Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time: 12:34 AM to 03:41 AM on February 27
- Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time: 03:41 AM to 06:48 AM on February 27
- The Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 11:08 AM on February 26 and ends at 08:54 AM on February 27.
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Check The Step-by-Step Guide to Worship Lord Shiva
- Dhyana: Connect with the deity and your inner self.
- Asana: Place the Shiva Linga or the statue of Lord Shiva on a chowki, a wooden platform, and cover it with a clean white cloth. Light an oil lamp.
- Padya: Sprinkle water on the deity’s feet.
- Arghya: Offer water to the Lord as an offering.
- Achaman: Pour water onto your right palm using an Udrani and then drink it.
- Snana: Sprinkle water on the deity if the idol is made of metal or a Shiva Linga. You can also use milk, Gangajal, honey, curd, etc., for Abhishek.
- Vastra: Offer the deity a new piece of white fabric. Also, offer a piece of Kalava.
- Yagnopaveeth: Offer the deity the sacred Janeu and Akshat.
- Gandha: Offer natural perfume or Chandan paste.
- Pushpa: Offer Vilva leaves (Bel Patra), Datura flowers, etc.
- Dhoop: Light incense sticks (also known as agarbatti).
- Deep: Light an oil lamp.
- Naivedhya: Offer the deity bhog, which could be any sattvic dish you have made or fruits. Presenting the Tamboolam, which consists of a banana, Dakshina, supari, one brown coconut split in two, paan, and/or some fruits, is another option.
- Pradakshina: Also known as Parikrama or Circumambulate, it involves standing up and turning around from the right. Then the Aarti is performed.
- Pushpanjali: Offer flowers and perform pranam to end the puja.
