Maha Shivratri is celebrate on the 14th day of the waning phase of the Falgun month. The festival holds significance for devotees of Lord Shiva, and every year, they eagerly await the arrival of Maha Shivratri.
This day symbolises the union of Shiva and Shakti.
Date of Maha Shivratri 2024
Maha Shivratri will be celebrate on 8th March, 2024.
On this day, devotees perform Shiva puja from morning to night, engaging in vigil and rituals.
According to the South Indian Panchang, Maha Shivratri is celebrate on the 14th day of the Krishna Paksha of the Magha month.
In the North Indian Panchang, the monthly Shivratri falling in the month of Phalguna is observe as Maha Shivratri.
Muhurat of Maha Shivratri 2024
According to the Panchang, the 14th day of the waning phase of the Falgun month will begin at 09:57 PM on 8th March, 2024, and conclude at 06:17 PM on 9th March, 2024.
Since Shivratri puja is perform during the night, the sunrise time is not essential.
- Nishita Kaal Muhurat : Midnight: 12:07 AM to 12:55 AM (March 9, 2024)
- Vrat Parana Time : Morning: 06:37 AM to Afternoon: 03:28 PM (March 9, 2024) MahaShivratri 2024 Four Prahar Puja Time:
- First Prahar Puja Time : Evening: 06:25 PM to Night: 09:28 PM
- Second Prahar Puja Time : Night: 09:28 PM to Early Morning: 12:31 AM (March 9)
- Third Prahar Puja Time : Early Morning: 12:31 AM to 03:34 AM
- Fourth Prahar Puja Time : Early Morning: 03:34 AM to 06:37 AM
Significance of Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri has special significance for two important reasons.
It is believe that on this day, Lord Shiva abandoned his ascetic life and enter into the household life with Goddess Parvati.
Also, according to another legend, Shiva first manifested on Maha Shivratri, and his divine presence was symbolise by the Jyotirlinga, specifically the Linga of fire.
It is said that worshiping Shiva on Maha Shivratri can dispel all troubles and difficulties.
