Shivratri 2023 date, Puja ka subh muhurat, Poojan vidhi

 

Shivratri 2023 date, Puja ka subh muhurat, Poojan vidhi, Material Require.

Shivratr 2023 also known as Maha Shivratri, is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu religion. This auspicious day is celebrated to honor Lord Shiva, one of the three primary deities of Hinduism. Shivratri is observed on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Phalguna (February/March). It is believed that on this day, Lord Shiva performs his cosmic dance known as the Tandava Nritya, which symbolizes creation, preservation, and destruction.

Maha shivratri 2023

Maha shivratri 2023 Date 

In this year Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on February 18, Saturday. In india Shivratri is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm in many parts of India. Devotees observe a strict fast on this day and offer prayers to Lord Shiva. They visit Shiva temples and perform abhishekam, which involves pouring water, milk, honey, and other offerings on the lingam to seek Lord Shiva's blessings.

Maha shivratri 2023 date, subh muhurat

 

Muhurat	Timings and Date
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins	08:02 PM on Feb 18, 2023
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends	04:18 PM on Feb 19, 2023
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time	06:13 PM to 09:24 PM
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time	09:24 PM to 12:35 AM, Feb 19
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time	12:35 AM to 03:46 AM, Feb 19
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time	03:46 AM to 06:56 AM, Feb 19
Nishita Kaal Puja Time	12:09 AM to 01:00 AM, Feb 19

 

Poojan vidhi and material require in shivratri to worship shiva

The pooja vidhi or the ritualistic worship of Lord Shiva on Shivratri varies from region to region and also according to personal beliefs and customs. However, there are certain steps that are generally followed during the Shivratri pooja. Here is a basic guide to the Shivratri pooja vidhi:

Materials Required:

• Shiva Lingam or idol of Lord Shiva
• Fresh flowers
• Fruits
• Milk
• Honey
• Yogurt
• Ghee
• Gangajal or holy water
• Dhoop or incense sticks
• Diya or lamp
• Betel leaves and nuts
• Coconut

Pooja Vidhi:

1. Begin by cleaning the puja area and taking a bath or shower.
2. Prepare the offerings to Lord Shiva, including fresh flowers, fruits, milk, honey, yogurt, ghee, and Gangajal. Light the dhoop and diya and offer them to Lord Shiva.
3. Take a small amount of Gangajal in your hand and sprinkle it on the Shiva Lingam or idol while chanting "Om Namah Shivaya". Repeat this process three times.
4. Offer the fresh flowers, fruits, and other items to Lord Shiva. Place the betel leaves and nuts, coconut, and other items in front of the Shiva Lingam or idol.
5. Pour the milk over the Shiva Lingam or idol and chant the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya". Repeat this process three times.
6. Offer honey, yogurt, and ghee to the Shiva Lingam or idol while chanting "Om Namah Shivaya".
7. Light the diya or lamp and offer it to Lord Shiva.
8. Chant the mantras and stotras dedicated to Lord Shiva, such as the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, Shiva Tandava Stotram, and Rudram Chamakam.
9. Finally, perform the aarti while singing or reciting the Shiva aarti. Offer the prasad to Lord Shiva and seek his blessings.
10. You can also perform the Shiva Abhishekam, which involves pouring milk, honey, Gangajal, and other items on the Shiva Lingam or idol while chanting mantras.

why shivratri is celebrated (Maha Shivaratri: Origin, Significance & Celebration)

Celebrations of Shivratri :-

Shivratri is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm in many parts of India. Devotees observe a strict fast on this day and offer prayers to Lord Shiva. They visit Shiva temples and perform abhishekam, which involves pouring water, milk, honey, and other offerings on the lingam to seek Lord Shiva's blessings.

Some devotees also stay awake all night, singing devotional songs and chanting mantras in praise of Lord Shiva. This night-long vigil is known as the Shivaratri Jagran. The chanting of the Om Namah Shivaya mantra is believed to have a purifying effect on the mind and body.

In some parts of India, devotees also light bonfires and dance around them to symbolize the destruction of evil and the triumph of good over evil. This ritual is known as the Holika Dahan.

A reason of shivratri festival is that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married on this day. It is believed that on this day, Goddess Parvati performed intense penance to win Lord Shiva's heart and became his consort.

There are several more reasons associated with the festival of Shivratri. According to one legend, On this day, Lord Shiva consumed the poison that emerged from the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) to save the world from destruction. The poison turned his throat blue, and he became known as Neelkanth, 

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