Mahashivaratri is the holy festival of the divine union of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. It is celebrated every year on the Chaturdashi of Phalgun Krishna Paksha. This year Mahashivaratri is on 26 February 2025, Friday.
According to Ishaan Samhita, on this day, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of a stunning linga like crores of suns. This is the reason that night awakening on Mahashivaratri and worship of Char Pahar have special significance. On this day, Shiva devotees keep fast, perform Rudrabhishek and chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and receive the grace of Lord Shiva.
Mahashivaratri 2025: Date and auspicious time
Mahashivaratri Tithi: 26 February 2025, Friday
Nishita Kaal Puja Time: February 27, 12:09 AM to 12:59 AM
(Duration of worship – 50 minutes)
Fasting time: February 27, 06:48 am to 08:54 AM
Time of worship at night four watch
First Prahar: 06:19 PM to 09:26 pm Second Prahar: 09:26 PM to 12:34 AM (27 February) Third Prahar: 12:34 am to 03:41 am (27 February) Fourth Prahar: 03:41 am to 06:48 am (27 February)
Pooja on Mahashivaratri
Wake up early in the morning and take a bath and wear clean clothes. Waste the lamp in the temple and anoint Shivling with Ganga water, milk, curd, honey, ghee and bell -leaf. Worship Goddess Parvati, Nandi and Ganesh ji with Lord Shiva. Do special worship of Lord Shiva in the four wheels of the night. Chant the mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and meditate on Mahadev. Offer fruits, milk, honey and sattvic substances to Shiva in enjoyment. Read Shiva Chalisa and Rudrashtadhyayi. Close worship with Shiva Aarti.
Importance of Mahashivaratri
Devotees get special benefits by worshiping Shiva on Mahashivaratri:
All types of negative energy is removed. Get rid of difficult situations. Peace and happiness and prosperity of the mind increases. Wishes are fulfilled by the grace of Lord Shiva.
On this auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri, Shiva is absorbed in devotion, follow Rudrabhishek and fast and get the grace of Mahadev. Everywhere Shiva!
