On March 8, 2024, devotees across the country will come together to celebrate Maha Shivratri 2024, a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. This auspicious occasion holds immense significance, and it’s a time for introspection, devotion, and seeking blessings from the divine.
The Significance of Maha Shivratri 2024
Maha Shivratri, commonly referred to as the “Great Night of Shiva,” occurs on the fourteenth day of the Krishna Paksha, or the waning phase of the moon, in the Phalguna month of Chaturdashi Tithi. Here are a few salient features of this hallowed event:
Fasting and Devotion: Those who practice devotion adhere to a stringent fast, forgoing food and liquids. To get in touch with Lord Shiva, they spend the day in prayer, meditation, and mantra chanting.
Abhishekam: The Shiva Linga is ritualistically bathed in water, milk, honey, and other sacred materials. This represents commitment and cleansing.
Night Vigil: During the night, believers remain awake and offer prayers and sing hymns. Flowers, incense, and lights are used to decorate temples.
Vice President Dhankhar will be present during Sadhguru’s celebrations.
The Maha Shivratri 2024 celebrations at Sadhguru’s Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore will be graced by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Renowned performers like Shankar Mahadevan are expected to deliver riveting sets at the event.
Mehndi Designs that Inspire Festivity
People adorn their hands with elaborate Mehndi designs as part of the festivities. These exquisite patterns enhance the thrill of Maha Shivratri. Mehndi expresses celebration and devotion, whether it is with classic patterns or delicate floral designs.
Essential Puja Samagri
Preparing for Mahashivratri? Here’s a checklist of essential items for your puja:
- Fruits: Offer bananas, ber, apples, grapes, and coconut as Naivedyam (holy food offering).
- Flowers: Fresh marigold, jasmine, rose, mogra, and lotus petals for Lord Shiva.
- Bel Patra: Essential for offering to Lord Shiva.
- Milk: Required for Abhishekam.
- Curd: Offer it to Lord Shiva.
- Honey: Used during Abhishekam.
- Ghee: For lighting a diya and Abhishekam.
- Sugar Powder: Used in Abhishekam.
- Water: For purification.
- Sandalwood: For the sacred paste.
- Earthen Lamp: Light a diya.
- Incense Sticks: Light after completing rituals.
- Camphor: Used for Aarti.
- Panchamrit: Offer to Lord Shiva.
May this Maha Shivratri bring blessings, peace, and spiritual awakening to all! 🙏🌙
Date & time of Mahashivratri in 2024
On March 8, Mahashivratri will be observed.
Mahashivratri 2024: Puja time
On March 8, at 9:57 pm, Chaturdashi Tithi Puja begins.
On March 9, Chaturdashi Tithi concludes at 06:17 pm.
On March 9, Nishita Kaal Puja occurs from 2:07 am to 12:56 am.
Also, Shivaratri Parana is observed from 06:37 to 03:29 in the morning.
