Everything you should know about Mahashivratri - Happy Mahashivratri 2021

 

            Happy Mahashivratri 2021

Mahashivratri is the Hindu festival of Lord Shiva. It is the only Hindu festival which is celebrated throughout the entire night and Ratri Jagran (Being awake for the whole night) holds a lot of spiritual significance.  On this day, people observe fast and worship Lord Shiva with Bael leaves (Bili patra).  This festival is celebrated by most of the Hindus in India. This year also Mahashivratri is expected to be celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm despite the fact that COVID 19 still persists in some parts of India

What is the Significance of Mahashivratri ?

             Mahashivratri holds a lot of significance for human being both spiritually and physically.  You might be having several questions in your mind related to Mahashivratri like -

1. When is Mahashivratri  this year ?
2. Do we have a government holiday or national holiday on Mahashivratri ?
3. Is there also bank holiday on Mahashivratri ?
4. On which Hindu tithi Mahashivratri falls ?
5. Why do we celebrate Mahashivratri or rather why should we celebrate Mahashivratri ?
6. How is Mahashivratri relevant for me ?
7. Can only Hindus celebrate Mahashivratri or others can also celebrate it ?
8. How do I observe Mahashivratri fast and what is proper way to break it ?
9. Is there any story behind Mahashivratri ?
10. What is the significance of observing fast on Mahashivratri ?
11. What time Mahashivratri starts ?
12. What are the different Prahas of Mahashivratri and what are their timings ?
13. What instruments Lord Shiva likes and how can we use them in Mahashivratri to please Him?
14. What is the significance of Bael Leaves in Mahashivratri ?
15. Should one drink Bhang in Mahashivratri ?

        

             

 

So, to get answers to all these questions mentioned above and to know A to Z about Mahashivratri, please visit website http://satprerna.org/
You can also get information about other Hindu festivals on this website
If you have any further queries, please feel free to post your questions.  Your questions shall be answered shortly.

Please find some useful video links given below for your reference :-
Shriji Singing Rudrastakam During MahaShivRatri || शिव रुद्राक्षम
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-AsI5_MHx8

Peaceful Mantra | Om Namah Shivay & Mahamrityunjay | Mahashivratri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb3SIAaithw