Maha Shivratri 2024 Date, Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Time, Samagri, Mantra: By worshiping Lord Shiva properly on Mahashivratri, one gets auspicious results. Let’s know everything about Mahashivratri, On this day the life of one who is blessed by Mahadev is filled with happiness. This year the festival of Mahashivratri falls on Friday, March 8.
Mahashivratri Vrat Pooja: 2024
- On the day of Mahashivratri, it is considered good to observe nirjala vrata or only to eat fruits. Get up early in the morning, bathe and wear clean clothes and take vows. After that go to any temple of Bhole Shankar near home. Abhishek with Lord Shiva’s Panchamrit and Ganga water.
Auspicious time of worship
- Timings of Pratham Prahar Pooja – March 8 from 6.25 pm to 9.28 pm
- Timings of Puja for Second Watch – 9.28 PM to 12.31 AM on March 9
- Timings of Third Watch Pooja – March 9 midnight from 12.31 pm to 3.34 am
- Fourth Prahar Pooja Timings – March 9 from 3.34 am to 6.37 am
Why is Shivratri special this time?
- On Mahashivratri this time, the planet will be in five signs. Moon and Mars will be in Capricorn together. This combination is creating Lakshmi Narayana Yoga. So this time on Shivratri, money related difficulties can be removed. The strengthening of Moon and Jupiter is also creating auspicious conditions. This time employment difficulties can also be removed on Shivratri.
- Then put bilipatra, dhatoora, white sandalwood, perfume, janeu, fruit and sweets on Bholenath or Shivlinga. Offer Prasad to Lord Shiva by offering saffron pudding. This is a ritual of worship which will get the blessings of God to the devotees and remove their sorrows.