Maha Shivratri is one of the most sacred and spiritual festivals in India, celebrated by devotees with greater energy and enthusiasm. This auspicious festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. It is celebrated in honor of their divine union on this auspicious day. However, other mythological stories are also associated with this sacred festival.
This sacred day falls annually during Krishna Paksha’s Chaturdashi Tithi in the Magha month. According to the English Calendar, the festival of Maha Shivratri is usually observed in February or March. This festival is counted among the most auspicious festivals, where the devotees observe fasts. They also perform Maha Shivratri Puja and chant the sacred mantras to please Lord Bholenath.
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When is Maha Shivratri 2025?
This year, in 2025, the auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on Wednesday, 26th February. The Chaturdashi Tithi will be between 11:08 AM on February 26 and 8:54 AM on February 27, Thursday.
Maha Shivratri 2025: Traditions, Celebrations and Rituals
Maha Shivratri is one of the auspicious festivals devoted to Lord Shiva. The Shiva devotees wait for this festival for the entire year. It is one of the most energetic and powerful nights that fills the devotees with greater energy and devotion. On this sacred day, the devotees perform the Maha Shivratri Puja at their homes, and they visit Shiva Temples. There are special arrangements and decorations in the temples to bring in more significant and incredible spiritual energy. The devotees observe fasts and offer water, honey, bel patra, dhatura, flowers, and milk to Shivlinga.
As per the Best astrologer In Delhi, it’s best to perform “Rudrabhishek” on this day with Panchamrit (milk, honey, ghee, curd, and sugar) to gain the divine blessings of Lord Bholenath. Some devotees also visit famous Shiva temples, including Somnath Kashi, Vishwanath, and Kedarnath, to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings. This sacred night is also considered auspicious for meditation to get rid of the negative energy, singing bhajans, and chanting sacred mantras.
Some Sacred Mantras to Chant on Maha Shivratri 2025
- ॐ नमः शिवाय
- ॐ पार्वतीपतये नमः
- ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्
- कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम्। सदा बसन्तं हृदयारबिन्दे भवं भवानीसहितं नमामि।।
We wish everyone a very Happy Maha Shivratri 2025. May everyone be blessed with the divine blessings of Lord Shiva to get peace, harmony, and success in their lives.
