Importance of Mahashivaratri
The day of Mahashivaratri is considered special for the worship of Mahadev, the god of Gods. This festival is celebrated every year on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. This year, Mahashivaratri will be held on 26 February 2025 with special auspicious yogas. According to religious beliefs, Lord Bholenath and Mother Parvati were married on this day. Worshiping Shiva-Gauri with true reverence on Mahashivaratri fulfills all the wishes of the seeker, and happiness and prosperity comes in life.
Date of Mahashivaratri
According to Drik Panchang, this year the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Falgun month will begin on February 26 at 11:08 am and it will end on February 27 at 08:54 am. On this day, Shiva is worshiped during Nishita period, so Mahashivaratri will be celebrated on 26 February 2025.
Auspicious coincidence of Mahashivaratri 2025
This year, Parigha Yoga, Shiva Yoga and Shravan Nakshatra are being made on Mahashivaratri.
Auspicious time of Nishita Kaal Puja
- Midnight of 26 February: 12:09 pm to 27 February from 12:59 pm
Auspicious time of four Prahar Puja
- Night First Prahar Puja: 06:19 P.M. From 09:26 pm
- Night Second Prahar Puja: 09:26 P.M. From February 27, 12:34 AM
- Night third Prahar Puja: 12:34 A.M. On February 27, 03:41 A.M.
- Night IV Prahar Puja: 03:41 A.M. From February 27, 06:48 A.M.
Bhadrakal
On the day of Mahashivaratri, on February 26, there will be Bhadrakal from 11:08 am to 10:05 pm.
List of Mahashivratri Puja material
Collect the following materials for worshiping Shiva-Gauri on the day of Mahashivaratri:
- Shivling
- Shiva-gauri statue
- Madar flower
- Shami leaf
- Cow milk
- Lotus and white flowers
- Ganges water
- New clothes for Shivji
- Makeup material for Maa Parvati
- Janeu, Saffron, Akshat, Molly, Rakshasutra
- Ash
- Kush’s posture
- Honey, plum, seasonal fruit, poppy
- Shiva Chalisa
- Pudding for enjoyment, cold, lassi
- Havan material, charity material, incense-lamp, cow ghee
Do this worship of Mahashivaratri with reverence and devotion, so that the blessings of Lord Shiva are always maintained.
