Admin When was Shivaratri in 1971?
February 1971 Hindu Festival & Holidays
| 01 Mon | Shasti , Somvar Vrat |
|---|---|
| 20 Sat | Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti |
| 23 Tue | Masik Shivaratri , Bhauma Pradosh Vrat , Pradosh Vrat , Maha Shivaratri |
| 25 Thu | Amavasya |
| 26 Fri | Chandra Darshan |
Why is Shivaratri celebrated?
Maha Shivratri is predominantly a Hindu festival, celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva, the God of destruction. Shivratri is celebrated in every month of the luni-solar calendar, in accordance with the Hindu calendar but once a year, in late winter Maha Shivratri is celebrated to commemorate the oncoming summer.
Why should we be awake on Shivaratri?
On Mahashivratri night there is a natural upsurge of energies within the human system. Staying awake throughout the night with a vertical spine posture may lead to benefits for not only those on religious paths like yogis etc but others as well. Lord Shiva holds a 3rd eye which is the basis of all the realities.
Why it is called mahashivratri?
‘Shivratri’ is a combination of two words – Shiva+Ratri, where ‘Shiva’ refers to Lord Shiva and Ratri means ‘night. ‘ The word “Maha” in Maha Shivratri means “Grand”. So, the grand night dedicated to celebrate this deity is called Maha Shivratri.
What should we not do on Shivratri?
Maha Shivratri don’ts
- Consumption of wheat, rice and pulses in any form is strictly prohibited.
- Do not consume meat, onion and garlic.
- Do not consume tobacco or alcohol.
- Do not offer coconut water to Shiva Linga.
- Do not offer vermillion (sindoor/kumkum) to the Shiva Linga.
- Avoid offering Ketaki flowers.
Is shivratri good for marriage?
Maha Shivratri is considered auspicious and is considered important for the following reasons : Liberation from the past sins or bad karmas. Attainment of moksha-liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Married women attain marital bliss and prosperous family life.