The festival of Mahashivaratri is considered very auspicious because this day is a symbol of the holy union of Shiva and Parvati. Although Shivaratri is celebrated on the day of Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of every month, but Shivaratri celebrated on the day of Chaturdashi of Phalgun month has special significance. For this reason, it is also known as Mahashiva Raat. According to Panchag, Mahashivaratri of this year is considered very rare.
Mahashivaratri is celebrated every year on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month.
According to the Hindu calendar, Mahashivaratri is celebrated every year on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. This year, the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month will start at 11.8 am on 26 February. It will end on 27 February at 08:54 am.
February 26 is a special festival of Mahashivaratri.
February 26 is a special festival of Mahashivaratri. Lord Shiva is worshiped on this special day. Bholenath can be easily pleased by worshiping Baba and fasting. They never disappoint their devotees. Let’s know 5 symbols related to Shiva and their glory…
5 symbols of Lord Shiva and his glory
Damru: The world’s first musical instrument
Trishul: The highest power of Goddess Jagdamba lies in the Trishul.
Ashes: A symbol of quietness and liberation.
Rudraksha: This Rudraksha, originating from the tears of Shiva brings spiritual progress.
Tilak-Tripund: Rajoguna, Tamoguna, Symbol of Sattvaguna
Damru:
Lord Shiva’s Damru is a symbol of the universe. The rule of creation is that the universe will spread and then shrink. Lord Shiva’s Damru is considered a symbol of happiness and prosperity. It is believed that in the house where the damru is played regularly, there is never misfortune.
Trishul:
Trishul means one who ends all sorrows. At the level of life, all difficulties and sorrows – physical (physical), spiritual (mental) and divine (invisible) – are eliminated by Trishul, whose controller Lord Shiva is considered. Trishul is used to destroy evil forces. Trishul is also considered a symbol of sattva, raj and tam qualities.
Rudraksh:
Rudraksha is made up of tears of Lord Shiva. Rudraksha is used for planetary peace, jewelery and spiritual benefits. It is also used for meditation.
Trik:
Tripund is a tilak made of three parallel lines on the forehead of Lord Shiva. This triple tilak of Lord Shiva is considered a symbol of Satog (purity, balance and compassion), Rajog (doubt, passion and pride) and tamog (destruction, laziness, impurity).
ash:
It is considered a symbol of disinterest and salvation. By applying the ashes of cremation on his organs, Shiva has shown that the world is an illusion and ash is necessary to get liberation and disinterest.
