Maha Shivratri is the day when the when the Linga form of the Lord Shiva first appeared.
It is one of the most auspicious days for Lord Shiva devotees.
It is observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi, Krishna Paksha of Phalguna month.
However, those who follow the Amavasyant calendar celebrate it in the month of Magha
The day marks a remembrance of overcoming darkness and ignorance in life and the world. Shiva was married to Parvati on this day.
Devotees on Maha Shivaratri observe a strict fast and do various religious activities like fasting, offering prayer on the Shivalinga and doing pujas.
Some of the devotees do not even take a drop of water and keep vigil all night. It is a major festival in Hinduism, and this festival is solemn and marks a remembrance of “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as self-restraint, honesty, non-injury to others, forgiveness, and the discovery of Shiva. The ardent devotees keep awake all night. Others visit one of the Shiva temples or go on pilgrimage to Jyotirlingams.
Ahead of Maha Shivratri, wish your family, friends and loved ones with these quotes.
- May you be showered with Lord Shiva’s choicest blessings on the auspicious day of Maha Shivratri.
- Here’s wishing you good health, wealth, peace, joy and prosperity ahead of Maha Shivratri.
- Maha Shivratri is a day when you awaken your inner consciousness to discover the purpose of your being. Feel the presence of the Supreme Power within and around you.
- Experience the mystical beauty on the auspicious night of Maha Shivratri and feel Lord Shiva’s divine presence. Here’s wishing you and your family ahead of Maha Shivratri.
- May the blessings of Lord Shiva always stay with you and your family. Here’s wishing you ahead of Maha Shivratri!
- This Shivratri may Shivji shower his blessings on all of you and shower happiness upon each of your family members. Wishing you all a very Happy Mahashivrati
- May all your prayers be granted by Bhagwaan Shiva! Wishing you a Happy Maha Shivratri 2021
- Happy Maha Shivratri god bless you all with lots and, Lots of happiness, your wishes. Will be accomplished #om namah shivaya
- Happy Maha Shivaratri, On the auspicious day of Maha Shivratri, May the lord fulfil all your wishes and bless you with a happy life.
Reciting Shiva Stotram is considered beneficial.
Karpur Gauram Karunavataram, Sansara Saram Bhujagendra Haram, Sada Vasantam Hridayaravinde, Bhavam Bhavani Sahitam Namami
Maha Shivratri mantras
Shiva Moola Mantra: Om Namah Shivaya
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Mamritat
Rudra Gayatri Mantra: Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi, Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat
