Significance of Masa Shivaratri
In the Hindu calendar, Chathurdashi tithi, the 14th night of lunar month or the night before the new moon during Krishna paksha of each month is called Masa Shiva Ratri. In 2021, As per sanathana Dharma, every thithi has one abhimana devatha, that is each and every day has controlled by unique devatha, As like Lord shiva is Abhimana Devatha {Controler} for Krishna paksha Chathurdashi, 14th day of Lunar month. Every year has 12 Masa shivaratri, Among them Magha masa Chaturdashi Know as Maha Shiva Rathri. This year Maha shiva ratri crelebrating on 11th March. Masa sivaratri in Magha masam is called as Maha siva ratri on 11-03-2021. Shiva Ratri is celebrated not only in India but also in Nepal. According to Indian Mythology, doing vratam on masa Siva Ratri is equal to performing Aswamedha Yogam. For easily accessible, we mentioned list of Masa Shivaratri Dates 2021 below
On every masa Shiva Ratri, abhishekam is done for lord shiva with yogurt, milk, honey, ghee, sugar, and water as these six ingredients cool down the Siva lingam.
List of Masa Shivaratri Dates 2021:
As every month we have one Masa shivaratri, Here the list of masa shivatri in every month mentioned below.
January 11, 2021 in Maargasira maasam
February 10, 2021, in Pushya Maasam
March 11, 2021, in Magha Maasam {Maha Shiva Ratri}
April 10, 2021 in Phalguna Maasam
May 9, 2021 in Chaitra Maasam
June 8, 2021 in Vaishakha Maasam
July 8, 2021 in Jyesta Maasam
August 6, 2021 in Ashadha Maasam
September 5, 2021 in Sravana Maasam
October 4, 2021 in Bhadrapada Maasam
November 3, 2021 in Aswayuja Maasam
December 2, 2021 in Kartika Maasam
Om Namah Sivaya!
Rudram Namakam Chamakam chanting at the time of Masa Shiva Ratri Pooja:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HnmGMpdDmY
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