Mahashivratri is the Great Night of Shiva, celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of the month of
Mahashivratri Vrat Rules: Fast from sunrise to sunrise (nirjala or with fruits). Wake up before sunrise, take bath, wear white or saffron clothes. Perform puja in each of the 4 prahar (3-hour night watches).
Samagri: Shivalinga, bilva leaves, dhatura, white lotus, white rose, jasmine, milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugarcane juice, Gangajal, sandal paste, vibhuti, kumkum, incense, camphor, ghee lamp.
Mahashivratri Puja Steps: 1. Set Shivalinga facing north. 2. Light ghee diya. 3. Perform 4-prahar puja starting after sunset. 4. Prahar 1: Abhishek with water and milk. 5. Prahar 2: Abhishek with water and curd. 6. Prahar 3: Abhishek with water and ghee. 7. Prahar 4: Abhishek with water and honey. 8. After each abhishek, offer bilva leaves and white flowers. 9. Chant Om Namah Shivaya throughout the night. 10. Chant Mahamrityunjaya mantra. 11. Perform Shiva aarti. 12. Conclude fast the next morning after sunrise.
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FAQ: What is Mahashivratri? It is the great night of Lord Shiva. When is it celebrated? On Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Phalguna month. How is puja performed? In 4 prahars during the night. What flowers are offered? White flowers like lotus, rose, jasmine, and bilva leaves. What to eat during Mahashivratri fast? Fruits, milk, and water; some devotees observe nirjala (no water) fast.Phalguna. It is the most sacred night for Shiva devotees. Devotees fast the entire day and perform four Shiva puja sessions (prahar) during the night, each accompanied by abhishekam and chanting.
