Maha Shivratri, the festival of Lord Shiva is celebrated every year by Hindus all over the world and in India. According to the legend, on Maha Shivratri, the Linga form of Lord Shiva appeared for the first time. As per another belief system, Maha Shivratri is the day that marks the union of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati.
The festival is observed on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. This year, it will be observed on March 11.
Maha Shivratri Tithi (Date) and Muhurat:
Maha Shivaratri on Thursday, March 11, 2021
Nishita Kaal Puja Time – 00:06 to 00:55, Mar 12
Duration – 00 Hours 48 Mins
On March 12, Shivaratri Parana Time – 06:34 to 15:02
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time – 18:27 to 21:29
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time – 21:29 to 00:31, Mar 12
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time – 00:31 to 03:32, Mar 12
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time – 03:32 to 06:34, Mar 12
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 14:39 on Mar 11, 2021
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 15:02 on Mar 12, 2021
Maha Shivratri Puja Mantra
-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॥
Maha Shivratri Puja Ingredients:
If you are performing Puja in your house, these are ingredients you will need.
– You will need a Shiva Linga or an idol made of Panchadhatu (five metals).
– A brass or a copper plate to place the idol/ Linga.
– A wooden plank or a raised wooden platform.
For Abhishekam, you need:
– Water
– Raw Milk
– Ghee
– Curd
– Honey
– Piece of fresh cloth
For the Puja:
– Brass/ silver or earthen lamps.
– Sesame/ mustard oil or ghee for lighting the lamp.
– Cotton wicks
– Incense sticks
– Dhoop
– Copper/brass/silver Kalash
– Chandan
– Kumkuma
– Vibhuti
– Water
– Arka, Dhatura flowers and Bilwa leaves
– Ashta Gandha
