Marghashirsha Masik Shivratri: In Hinduism, the monthly Shivratri fast is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. For your information, Shivratri is celebrated on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of every month. The monthly Shivratri in Margashirsha is also considered of special significance, as it is a very special occasion to appease Lord Shiva. So, let’s learn some extraordinary things about Shivratri falling in this particular month.
When is the monthly Shivratri?
According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Margashirsha will begin at 7:12 am on November 18th and will end at 9:45 am on November 19th. The worship of the Nisha Kal (nighttime) on the monthly Shivratri is considered significant, and therefore, the monthly Shivratri will be celebrated on November 18th.
What is the significance of the monthly Shivratri?
Worshipping Lord Shiva on the monthly Shivratri of the month of Margashirsha brings happiness and good fortune to devotees. According to beliefs, observing a fast on this day bestows unmarried women with the desired groom. Married women receive the boon of eternal happiness. According to beliefs, worshipping Shiva and Parvati on Shivratri in the month of Margashirsha eliminates all sorrows and sufferings in life.
How to Worship Monthly Shivratri?
- On the day of monthly Shivratri, one should wake up in Brahma Muhurtg, bathe, and then wear clean clothes.
- One should take water in hand and take a vow to fast.
- The Shivalinga should be anointed first with water and then with Panchamrit.
- Lord Shiva should be offered Bilva leaves, Datura, cannabis, Shami leaves, white sandalwood, unbroken rice grains, and flowers.
- Mother Parvati should be offered wedding paraphernalia, including red clothes and flowers.
- Light a ghee lamp and chant the Om Namah Shivaya mantra at least 108 times.
- One should recite or listen to the Shivaratri fast story.
- Nishita, you must definitely do the puja tomorrow and break the fast the next morning.