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Maha Shivratri 2025 Guide

25 Feb, 2025 5 minutes read
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  • Maha Shivratri 2025 Date & Important Puja Times
  • Why Maha Shivratri Is Celebrated?
  • Significance Of Maha Shivratri
  • Maha Shivratri Fasting Rules
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Mahashivratri
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Maha Shivratri is a special night for people who worship Lord Shiva. While there are different stories about what happened on this day, it's a festival that Hindus and Shiva followers eagerly wait for. It's believed to be one of the most powerful and energetic nights of the year — Even just thinking about Lord Shiva on this day is said to bring amazing results.

During Maha Shivratri, the atmosphere is filled with devotion, love, and spiritual energy, with many people chanting "Om Namah Shivaya." Devotees spend the entire day and night praying, meditating, and connecting with the divine power — Lord Shiva.

Let’s find out the history and the significance of this festival and also understand why it is celebrated with so much enthusiasm. Learn the date and important timings of the festival Maha Shivratri below!

Maha Shivratri 2025 Date & Important Puja Times

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  • Maha Shivratri Date: 26 February, 2025
  • Maha Shivratri Time: 11:08 AM on February 26 to 8:54 AM on February 27, 2025(Chaturdashi Tithi)
  • Nishita Kaal Puja Time: 12:09 AM to 12:59 AM, February 27, 2025
  • Prahar Puja Timings:
  • Ratri 1st Prahar Puja Time: 06:19 PM to 09:26 PM - Feb 26, 2025
  • Ratri 2nd Prahar Puja Time: 09:26 PM on Feb 26 to 12:34 AM - Feb 27
  • Ratri 3rd Prahar Puja Time: 12:34 AM to 03:41 AM - Feb 27
  • Ratri 4th Prahar Puja Time: 03:41 AM to 06:48 AM - Feb 27

Why Maha Shivratri Is Celebrated?

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Story Behind Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri is one of the famous festivals in India celebrated with great zeal. There are many beliefs on why we celebrate Maha Shivratri and they differ from each other.

  • Some people are of the view that Maha Shivratri is celebrated because it is on this day Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati got married, and the festival is celebrated to mark their holy union.
  • Some believe that Maha Shivratri marks the day when Lord Shiva drank the poison from the ocean to protect humankind from all evil spirits, darkness, and negativity. This is the reason why he was called Neelkanth.
  • Others believe that Lord Shiva incarnated as Lord Rudra on the midnight of Maha Shivratri, and performed the dance of creation, preservation, and destruction which was known as the Rudra Tandav amidst Lord Shiva’s devotees.

No matter what is the story behind Maha Shivratri it is a celebration of the powers of Lord Shiva, who is the epitome of energy and power.

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Significance Of Maha Shivratri

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The festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated with a lot of devotion and grander and is followed by folk dances, prayers, mantras, chants, music, etc. However, those who don’t know much about it, often wonder about the significance of this festival; how it is actually celebrated, and what are some of the customs and traditions that the devotees of Lord Shiva follow to please their God.

Devotees begin their day by bathing in the holy river Ganges, which is believed to have powers to get rid of one’s sins, and then visit the temples to pray and fast for the day while offering prayers to their Lord Shiva.

Maha Shivratri Offerings To Lord Shiva: On Maha Shivratri, offerings are given to Lord Shiva, which is also considered a form of worship. These offerings include bel leaves, honey, milk, fruits, etc.

Some pray for health, some pray for wealth and well-being, whereas some ask for forgiveness, in the hope that their Lord is listening to their calls and surely will relieve them of their pain. Devotees chant “Om Namah Shivaya”, which brings prosperity, happiness, and fulfillment of one’s wishes.

As part of the Maha Shivratri celebration, people fast all day and stay awake all night praying for prosperity, happiness, hope, and blessings of their Lord Shiva, after all, it is one of the most important festivals among the Hindus.

Devotees who keep fast and refrain from consumption of food and water also prove to be healthy for the body. It is popularly believed that praying to Lord Shiva after fasting makes the Lord happy, and devotees leave no stone unturned when it comes to making their Lord satisfied.

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Maha Shivratri Fasting Rules

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For Shivratri 2025, people who worship Lord Shiva will fast starting early morning on February 26 until early morning on February 27, 2025.

During This Fast:

  • No onion, garlic, alcohol, or meat
  • The goal is to keep the body and mind calm
  • Devotees stay up all night meditating and praying
  • It's important to avoid getting angry and focus on spiritual activities

The fast helps devotees concentrate on prayer without their bodies being busy digesting food.

Maha Shivratri is just around the corner, and we are sure that you must have something to tell your Lord Shiva. It is that time to be prepared to please your Lord and get your heartfelt desires fulfilled. Om Namah Shivaya.

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