Maha Shivratri 2022 date, puja timings: A day devoted to Lord Shiva, the God of Destruction, the competition of Maha Shivratri is alleged to be the convergence of Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Shakti, the masculine and female energies balancing the universe.
This 12 months, Maha Shivratri falls on March 1, which is a Tuesday.
According to Drik Panchangthe chaturdashi tithi begins at 3.16 am on March 1 and ends at 1.00 am on March 2, 2022. On at the present time, Shiva puja is carried out throughout nishita kaal or midnight, whose puja time is between 12.08 am to 12.58 am on March 2. A devotee may additionally, nevertheless, carry out the puja on any of the 4 prahars, that are:
Prahar 1 — 6.21 pm to 9.27 pm (March 1)
Prahar 2 — 9.27 pm (March 1) to 12.33 am (March 2)
Prahar 3 — 12.33 am to three.39 am (March 2)
Prahar 4 — 3.39 am to six.45 am (March 2)
History and significance
On at the present time, devotees largely quick in order to appease Lord Shiva and search his blessings. The Drik Panchang states that at some point earlier than Shivratri quick — on trayodashi — folks ought to eat just one time. On the day of the competition, they have to, after ending morning rituals, do the sankalp to look at a full-day quick, and eat solely on the subsequent day.
According to legends, Maha Shivratri is well known as a result of on at the present time, the ‘linga’ type of Lord Shiva got here into being for the primary time. On at the present time, subsequently, a real devotee is predicted to take a shower once more within the night earlier than visiting a temple for the puja.
People normally pour milk on the Shiva lingam, and single ladies are anticipated to quick in order to be blessed with a match at least the lord himself!
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
