Maha Shivaratri 2025: Date, Time and Reasons for Celebration
One significant Hindu celebration is Maha Shivaratri. It is brimming with prayers and devotion to Lord Shiva. Fasting, chanting, and temple trips help many individuals commemorate it yearly. Maha Shivaratri will be on Wednesday, February 26 in 2025.
Let us examine what distinguishes this year and why individuals remain awake and continue to move quickly all night.
When Maha Shivaratri 2025 occurs
This celebration always falls around February or March, as winter gently fades and summer begins.
It arrives in the month of Magh in South India.
It is in the month of Phalgun in North India.
Though month names change, the celebration day is same everywhere throughout India.
Starting at 11:08 a. m. on February 26, 2025 Chaturdashi Tithi
Chaturdashi Tithi ends 8:54 AM, 27 February 2025
2025 Maha Shivaratri Puja Schedule
Devotees perform four rounds of nighttime prayer known as Prahars. Here is the schedule for each one:
First Puja: 6:19 PM to 9:26 PM (Feb 26)
Feb 27: 9:26 PM to 12:34 AM; second puja
12:34 AM to 3:34 AM (Feb 27)
Fourth Puja: 3:41 AM to 6:48 AM on February 27
Best time to worship Lord Shiva (Nishita Kaal):
From 12:09 AM to 12:59 AM, Feb 27, 2025
Why do we celebrate Maha Shivaratri?
Maha Shivaratri translates as “the great evening of Lord Shiva. ” It is said:
That evening, Lord Shiva executed his Tandava dance. This dance is on life cycle: generation, defence, and demise.
Maha Shivaratri saw Shiva and Parvati marry. Their marriage represents a balance of power between male and woman, Shiva and Shakti.
🙏 How Celebrations for This Day Happen?
Fasting for day or night (some eat only fruits).
Keeping awake all night reciting “Om Namah Shivaya” and singing bhajans.
Seeing temples, especially those with Shivling.
Providing milk, water, honey, and Bilva (Bel) leaves for Lord Shiva.
Light incense sticks and candles in your house.
Spiritual Importance
Praying to Lord Shiva on this night is seen by some as:
Gets rid of negative energy and bad karma.
Provides happiness, health, and peace.
Assist you in solving marital issues or locating a life partner.
Provides good fortune for home and family
Maha Shivaratri is not only a celebration. This evening calls for connecting with Lord Shiva, the divine. It exposes us to faith, meditation, and silence. Lord Shiva illuminates even in darkness.
With all our heart and clean heart, let’s commemorate Maha Shivaratri 2025.
May your family and you have a fortunate Maha Shivaratri! Har Har Mahadev! đźš©đź”±
