It is believed that by fasting on Shivratri, one can get rid of all the sins committed in life. Mahashivaratri is considered to be the most glorious fast for Lord Shiva. There are eight main fasts to please Lord Mahadev. Shivratri is one of the important festivals. It is believed that by observing this fast, one can be freed from all the sins committed in life.
Mahashivaratri is celebrated on the day of Krishnapaksha Chaturdashi in the month of Kumbha. Mahashivaratri is celebrated on March 1 this year.
Shivalinga Puja
The word lingam in Sanskrit means the symbol of the universe. The Shiva lingam is considered to be the symbol of Lord Shiva. It is believed that performing Shivalinga Puja on Shivratri will bring the desired result. It is believed that Shivalinga Puja brings academic success, elimination of enemies, marital success, career advancement and love fulfillment. Pooja of Shiva lingam will help in cleansing the birth canal.
Shivratri rituals
On the day of Shivrati, it is best to anoint the Shiva lingams in the temples or the home-made Shiva lingams filled with earthenware and copper leaf water. It is believed that reciting Shiva Purana, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and Om Nama: Shivaya Panchakshari Mantra will also bring results.
On the day of Shivratri, it is important to fast without sleep. Fasting starts from sunset on Shivratri day and ends till sunset the next day. It is believed that fasting on Shivratri helps people with horoscopes to ward off evil.
Marriage barriers will change
It is believed that if unmarried girls fast on Shivratri, the barriers to marriage will be removed. According to beliefs, fasting on this day will give you a better life partner. It is also believed that if one goes to the temple in the morning and worships Goddess Parvati by offering water on the Shiva lingam, the marriage will take place within a year.