Magh Shivratri 2024: Shivratri fast has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. Monthly Shivratri is the favorite date of Lord Shiva. The night of Shivratri is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are 12 monthly Shivratri fasts in the whole year, on this day, by worshiping Bholenath and fasting with rituals, Lord Shiva is pleased and removes all the troubles of the devotees. Fasting on monthly Shivratri brings happiness and prosperity in life and spreads positivity. Let us know when is monthly Shivratri? What is the auspicious time for Shiva puja? What is the importance of Shivratri?
Magh Shivratri date
Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will start on Thursday, 08 February at 11:17 pm. Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will end at 08:02 am on Friday, 09 February. Nishita Muhurat for Magh Shivratri Puja is being received on 8th February, hence the monthly Shivratri of Magh will be celebrated on Thursday, 8th February.
puja time
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Nishita Muhurta: Late night is from 12:09 am to 01:01 am. The auspicious time for Shiva puja is about 1 hour.
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Siddhi Yoga- On the day of Magh Shivratri, Siddhi Yoga will be formed from morning itself, which will last till 11:10 pm.
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On the day of Magh Shivratri, those who want to perform puja during the day will perform Shivratri puja in Siddhi Yoga.
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On the day of monthly Shivratri, Uttarashadha Nakshatra is from early morning till late night till 02.09 am.
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The Brahma Muhurta of the day of Magh Shivratri is from 05:21 am to 06:13 am.
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Abhijeet Muhurta is from 12:13 pm to 12:57 pm
Importance of monthly Shivratri fast
According to Shiv Purana, observing Chaudas fast brings blessings of Lord Shiva. Shivratri is a festival symbolizing the union of Shiva and Shakti. The blessings of Lord Shiva can change the fate of the devotees observing fast, those who are facing problems in their marriage, they overcome the obstacles with his blessings.
Why is monthly Shivratri worship done at night?
According to Shiva Purana, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Shiva during the four prahars of the night on every monthly Shivratri fast. Lord Shiva’s marriage with Goddess Parvati took place on the night of Chaturdashi. During the night, practitioners are able to focus on Shiva meditation with concentration, making midnight the best time for Shivalinga puja.