Significance of Masa Shivaratri and Pooja Vidhanam PDF download
Lord Shiva is one among the Thrimurthulu or three main deities of Hinduism. Lord Shiva is known as Laya kaara, Means Destroyer, who destroyed the entire universe at the time of Maha pralaya. means Adi guru, which means the highest teacher. It is believed that one should not start any new work on masa Shivaratri. Maha sivaratri is the biggest festival for Lord siva. 12 Masa Shiva Ratri Maha Shivaratri would be celebrated in every year. Among them Magha Masa shiva ratri celebrated as Maha Shiva Ratri. As per Indian Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva took his Avatara on Lord Maha Shiva ratri day. It is celebrated all over India by Hindus. Check below for Significance of Masa Shivaratri and Pooja Vidhanam PDF download.
In 2021, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated on 11th March. In 2022 Maha Shiva ratri will be celebrated on 1st March. Shiva Ratri pooja is performed on Siva temples all over in India. Shiva Ratri is celebrated for one day and one night. Doing Siva Ratri vratam on maha Siva Ratri is equivalent and more powerful than Ashwamedha yagam. As per Purana’s, Doing fasting and Shodashopachara pooja on Shiva ratri gives Shiva loka vasa and Shiva sayujyam after death.
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Maha Shivaratri is considered as an auspicious day for Lord Shiva and Parvati Devi. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated on Magha bhahula Chaturdasi 29th day on Lunar month. Masa sivaratri in Magha masam is called Maha sivaratri i.e. on 11-03-2021.
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Monthly Masa Siva rathri Dates:
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
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According to Indian mythology, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of Siva linga at midnight of Maha Shivaratri. According to Shiva Purana, performing abhishekam of ShivaLinga with six different dravyas or liquids such as milk, yogurt, honey, ghee, sugar, and water while chanting Sri Rudram, Chamakam and Dasa Shanthi pleases Lord Siva the most.
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