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The holy festival of Mahashivratri occurs every year on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. On this day people observe fast and worship Lord Shiva ritually. Jalabhishek of Shivling is done on Mahashivratri, for this, crowd of devotees gather at Shivalayas from Brahma Muhurta itself. On this day, people perform Rudrabhishek for happiness, prosperity, progress and freedom from planetary defects in their life. Mahashivratri is also called Phalgun monthly Shivratri. Let us know when is Mahashivratri? What is the exact date, time and significance of Mahashivratri?
date of mahashivratri
According to Drik Panchang, this year the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month will start from 05:04 PM on Sunday, 15th February. This Chaturdashi tithi will last till 5:34 pm on Monday, 16th February. In such a situation, Mahashivratri will be celebrated on Sunday, 15th February. Mahashivratri fast will be observed on 15th February and Lord Shiva will be worshiped as per the rituals.
Mahashivratri Muhurat
Brahma Muhurta on Mahashivratri on 15th February is from 05:21 AM to 06:12 AM. During this time, you should take bath and perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva. The auspicious time of that day i.e. Abhijeet Muhurta is from 12:15 PM to 12:59 PM. Nishita Muhurta of Mahashivratri day is from late night 12:11 AM to midnight 01:02 AM.
Mahashivratri Jalabhishek time
On the day of Mahashivratri, people perform Jalabhishek from Brahma Muhurta till night. There is a crowd of devotees in the temples since night. But Jalabhishek should be done in the morning and during Pradosh period. However, the auspicious time of Char Prahar also has its own importance in Shiva worship.
Mahashivratri in Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
This time on Mahashivratri, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is being formed. Whatever auspicious wish you worship Lord Shiva with in Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, it will be fruitful. With the grace of Shiva, your work will be successful. The timing of Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is from 07:04 AM in the morning to 07:48 PM in the evening.
Vyatipat Yoga on that day is from morning till 02:47 AM on 16th February, after that there is Variyaan Yoga. On the day of Mahashivratri, Uttarashadha Nakshatra is from morning till 07:48 PM, after that there is Shravan Nakshatra.
Shivvas on Mahashivratri
On the day of Mahashivratri, Shivvas is in food from morning till 05:04 pm, after that Shivvas is in crematorium. Rudrabhishek is performed only on the occasion of Shivvas. However, on Mahashivratri, Shivavasa happens for the whole day, in such a situation, you can perform Rudrabhishek at any time.
Importance of Mahashivratri
Fasting and worshiping Shiva on the day of Mahashivratri provides relief from troubles. On the occasion of Mahashivratri, Jalabhishek of Shivalinga, Rudrabhishek, Rudra Puja, Shiva Sadhana etc. are performed. Mahashivratri is the most special day for Shiva devotees. Chanting Shiva mantras on this day is considered auspicious.