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During the monthly Shivratri, devotees fast with the belief that Lord Shiva will bestow his blessings on them. (Representational Image: Shutterstock)
Shivratri is celebrated every month on Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha and is known as Masik (monthly) Shivratri
Monthly Shivratri 2023: Shivratri is the festival of union of Shiva and Shakti. It is celebrated by Hindu devotees of Lord Shiva. Shivratri is celebrated every month on Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha and is known as Masik (monthly) Shivratri. Most of the devotees start fasting on the auspicious festival of Maha Shivaratri and continue to do so for the whole year on the monthly Shivaratri. Maha Shivratri is an important festival celebrated once a year in India.
According to Indian mythology, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of a linga in the midnight of Maha Shivratri. Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma were the first to worship the Shiva Linga. It is believed that Lord Shiva fulfills the wishes of the devotees who fast on the monthly Shivratri.
Masik Shivratri 2023: Date
The first Shivratri fast of Magh month will be observed on Friday, 20 January.
Monthly Shivaratri 2023: Auspicious time
This year, Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month starts from 09.59 am on Friday, January 20, 2023 and ends at 06.17 am on the next day, January 21. .
Monthly Shivratri 2023: Worship Method and Mantra
On this auspicious day of Shivratri, devotees should wake up early in the morning and visit the Shiva temple, light lamps, offer fruits and sweets to Lord Shiva and recite the Shiva Chalisa. After worshiping, devotees can break their fast in the evening by eating fruits, dry fruits and other dairy products without using wheat or salt.
Shivratri means the night of Shiva, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that those who stay awake at night and chant Om Namah Shivaya or Mahamrityunjaya Mantra can get rid of all health problems and live a long life.
Masik Shivratri 2023: Significance
Observing monthly Shivratri is considered an easy way to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. On this day, married women observe a fast for the health, well-being and long life of their husbands, while unmarried women pray to Lord Shiva in the hope of finding a good life partner.
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