Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu major festival celebrated on Saturday 6 March. The great night of Shiv — sacred to Ram bhakts, for Ram himself worshipped Mahadev at Rameshwaram.

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Maha Shivratri

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The great night of Shiv — sacred to Ram bhakts, for Ram himself worshipped Mahadev at Rameshwaram.

When is Maha Shivratri?

Maha Shivratri falls on Saturday 6 March.

Puja Vidhi

Puja Vidhi for this festival
1. Bathe early and wear clean clothes.
2. Purify the puja space by sprinkling Gangajal.
3. Install the image or murti of your ishta devata; offer flowers, akshat, and a lit lamp.
4. Offer incense, naivedya, and arghya (water).
5. Chant the mantra or stotra associated with this festival 108 times.
6. Perform aarti with family and sound the conch.
7. Distribute prasad and offer dana (charity) to those in need.

Note: The great night of Shiv — sacred to Ram bhakts, for Ram himself worshipped Mahadev at Rameshwaram.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Maha Shivratri?

Maha Shivratri falls on Saturday 6 March.

What is Maha Shivratri?

The great night of Shiv — sacred to Ram bhakts, for Ram himself worshipped Mahadev at Rameshwaram.

How is Maha Shivratri celebrated?

Maha Shivratri is observed as a major festival — with puja, fasting, mantra-jap and kirtan. The full puja vidhi is on this page below.

Why is Maha Shivratri important?

The great night of Shiv — sacred to Ram bhakts, for Ram himself worshipped Mahadev at Rameshwaram.