Maha Shivratri 2021 Date – Shivratri 2021 Date In India
Maha Shivratri 2021 date; Shivratri 2021 date in India is 04 March 2021, Monday. Maha Shivaratri a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the god Shiva.
Maha Shivaratri which means “the Great Night of Shiva” is a major festival in Hinduism, 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, doing Yoga, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as self-restraint, honesty, noninjury 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. This is an ancient Hindu festival whose origin date is unknown.
Maha Shivaratri was the day when Shiva drank poisonous negativity to protect the world. The Maha Shivaratri is mentioned in several Puranas, particularly the Skanda Purana, Linga Purana and Padma Purana. These medieval era Shaiva texts present different mythologies associated with this festival, but all mention fasting and reverence for icons of Shiva such as the Lingam.
In Kashmir Shaivism, the festival is called Har-ratri or phonetically simpler Haerath or Herath by Shiva faithfuls of the Kashmir region.
Maha Shivaratri is particularly important in the Shaivism tradition of Hinduism. Unlike most Hindu festivals which are celebrated during the day, the Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at night. Furthermore, unlike most Hindu festivals which include expression of cultural revelry, the Maha Shivaratri is a solemn event notable for its introspective focus, fasting, meditation on Shiva, self study, social harmony and an all night vigil at Shiva temples.
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in Tamil Nadu with great pomp and fanfare in the Annamalai temple located in Tiruvannamalai district. The special process of worship on this day is ‘Girivalam’/Giri Pradakshina, a 14-kilometer bare foot walk around Lord Shiva’s temple on top of the hill. A huge lamp of oil and camphor is lit on the hilltop at sunset – not to be confused with Karthigai Deepam.
The major Jyotirlinga Shiva temples of India, such as in Varanasi and Somanatha, are particularly frequented on Maha Shivaratri. They serve also as sites for fairs and special events.
Maha Shivratri – 4 March 2021, Monday
Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 16:28 on 4-March-2021
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 19:07 on 5-March-2021
The Tithi will observe Shravan Nakshatra with Parigha Yoga. Shubh Muhurats for Maha Shivratri Tithi are Abhijit Muhurat 12:16 PM to 01:02 PM and Amrit Kaal 03:33 AM on 5-March-2021 to 05:21 AM on 5-March-2021.
Maha Shivaratri Muhurat
Maha Shivaratri Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 00:13 on 5-March-2021 to 01:03 on 5-March-2021
Maha Shivaratri Parana Muhurat = 06:49 to 15:33 on 5-March-2021
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:27 to 21:32 on 4-March-2021
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:32 on 4-March-2091 to 00:38 on 5-March-2021
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 00:38 on 5-March-2021 to 03:43 on 5-March-2021
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 03:43 on 5-March-2021 to 06:49 on 5-March-2021
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