Mahashivaratri has special significance in Hinduism. The festival of Mahashivaratri is celebrated every year on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. On this day there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Shiva as well as fast. It is believed that Lord Shiva is pleased by performing Jalabhishek on Shivling on this day and all the wishes of his devotees are fulfilled. This time it will be auspicious to celebrate the festival of Mahashivaratri, it is a situation of confusion about it, because the Chaturdashi date is two days away. Let us know the exact date of Mahashivratri, the auspicious time and importance of Jalabhishek with all four strokes…
When is Mahashivaratri 2025?
According to the Vedic calendar, the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month will begin on February 26 at 11:08 am and end on February 27 at 8:54 am. Udya Tithi has special significance in most of the fasts. But there is a tradition of night worship on Mahashivaratri, so the festival of Mahashivaratri will be celebrated on 26 February.
Mahashivaratri 2025 Char Prahar Puja Muhurta
Nishith Kaal Time- On February 27, Nishith period will be from 12:09 pm to 12:59 pm.
First Pooja Time – 26 February from 6.19 pm to 9.26 pm
The second part of the puja is on February 26 from 9.26 pm to 12.34 pm on February 27.
Third Prahar Puja Time – 27 February from midnight 12:34 to 3:41 am
Fourth Prahar Puja Time – 27 February from 3.41 am to 6.48 am
Mahashivaratri 2025 Rudrabhishek Muhurta, auspicious time of Jalabhishek
On the day of Mahashivaratri, performing Jalabhishek of Shivling has special significance. This year, water immersion can be done from morning on Mahashivaratri. According to the almanac, this day will be from 6.47 am to 9.42 am on this day. After this, offer water from 11:06 am to 12:35 pm and then you can do Jalabhishek from 3:25 pm to 6:08 pm. With this, the final Jalabhishek will start at 8:54 am and will run till 12:01 pm.
Importance of Mahashivaratri 2025
According to the scriptures, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married on the day of Mahashivaratri. Because of this, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Shiva and Parvati as well as fasting on this day. Along with this, they are very happy by performing Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva. This year, Raja Yoga like Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Shash and Malavya is being made with Shiva.
Chant these mantras on Mahashivaratri
On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, these mantras should also be chanting along with duly worship of Lord Shiva.
Chandra Beej Mantra – ‘ॐ Shra Shrima Shraun Sas: Chandramse Namah’
Chandramul Mantra- ‘Om Chandramse Namah’
ॐ Trimbakam Yajamhe Sugandhin Pushtivardhanam. The bond of breeding is the bond of death, the bond of death is the bond of life.
Om, the great god, the great god, the great Rudra, the one who is born.
Om Namah Shivaya
