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Calculated Shard: 153 (from laksa097)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa153.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ritiriwaz.com/maha-shivaratri/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ritiriwaz.com/maha-shivaratri/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/maha-shivaratri\/","crawl_time":1775682152,"first_indexed_time":1487992746,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,ritiriwaz!www,\/maha-shivaratri\/ s443","src_root_hash":"7228206519569684553","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Maha Shivratri | RitiRiwaz","meta_descriptions":["Maha Shivratri is celebrated annually in honor of the god Shiva. Shivratri means ‘the night of Shiva’ and is observed in honor of Lord Shiva."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Maha Shivratri\nis a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of the\ngod\nShiva\n.\nShivratri means ‘\nthe night of Shiva\n’ and is observed in honor of\nLord Shiva\n(\nThe meditative aspect of the Universe\n).\nIt is a major festival in Hinduism, but one that is solemn and marks a remembrance of “\novercoming darkness and ignorance\n” in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, doing Yoga, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as self-restraint, honesty, noninjury to others, forgiveness, and the discovery of Shiva.\nThis year Maha Shivratri 2026 falls on Sunday, February 15th.\nSuggested Read:\nLord Shiva Aarti\nLegends\nAccording to the legend from Shivapurana, when Shiva was asked by Parvathi what pleases him most, He is supposed to have replied thus: ‘The 14th night of the new moon, in the dark fortnight during the month of Phalguna, is my most favorite day. It is known as Shivaratri’.\nThe legend of the marriage of\nShankara\nand\nParvati\nis one of the most important legends related to the festival of Mahashivaratri. The story tells us how Lord Shankara got married to Parvati, his divine consort. According to the legend of Shankara and Shakti, the day Lord Shankara got married to Parvati is celebrated as Shivaratri – the Night of Lord Shiva.\nAccording to one, during the\nSamudra Manthan\n, a pot of poison emerged from the ocean. This terrified the Gods and demons as the poison was capable of destroying the entire world, and they ran to Shiva for help. To protect the world from its evil effects, Shiva drank the deathly poison but held it in his throat instead of swallowing it. This made his throat turn blue, and he was given the name Neelakantha, the blue-throated one. Shivaratri is the celebration of this event by which Shiva saved the world.\nSuggested Read:\nShiv Chalisa\nObservances\nTo celebrate the occasion, devotees of Lord Shiva fast during the day and pray to the Lord throughout the night. It is said that worshipping Lord Shiva on\nShivaratri\nbestows one with happiness and prosperity. Unlike most Hindu festivals that are celebrated during the day, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at night. The celebration includes maintaining a\n“jaagaran”,\nan all-night vigil and prayers, because Shaiva Hindus mark this night as “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in one’s life and the world through Shiva. Offerings of fruits, leaves, sweets, and milk to Shiva are made, some perform all-day fasting with Vedic or Tantrik worship of Shiva, and some perform meditative Yoga. In Shiva temples, “\nOm Namah Shivaya\n“, the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted through the day.\nSuggested Read:\nA Surprising Facts About Shiva Temples\nOfferings\nAbhisheka on Shivalinga is a major ritual on Maha Shivaratri. Abhisheka or bathing the Shivalinga is performed using Milk, Honey, Sugar, Butter, black sesame seeds, Ganga Jal, etc. After this, sandalwood paste and rice are applied to Shivalinga and fresh fruits and flowers are offered. Shiva Purana states the following things to be done on Shivaratri. Bathing Shivalinga with water, milk, honey, and bel leaves symbolizes purification of the soul.\nApplying vermillion or kumkum which signifies virtue Offering fruits which signify longevity and gratification of desires Burning of incense symbolizing wealth; Lighting of lamps which signify the attainment of knowledge Betel leaves marking satisfaction with worldly pleasures.\nSignificance of Shivaratri\nShiva is the meditative aspect of the entire Universe. Shiva pervades the entire Universe. He is in every atom of the Universe. He has no form but is in every form, so full of compassion. Ling means symbol (\nchinha in Hindi\n) that is how it’s come to be used as in Stirling, Pulling, (\nfemale and male gender\n) Chinha means that through which you can recognize the whole consciousness represented in the Ling. In Tamil, there is a saying “\nAnbe Shivan, Shivan Anbe\n” which means Shiva is love and love is Shiva, the soul of the creation called Isha or Shiva.\nSuggested Read: \nMaha Shivratri Puja Vidhi\nShiva Aarti\nOm Jai Shiv Omkara\nJai Shiv Omkaara, Om Jai Shiva Omkara,\nBramha, Vishnu, Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhaara.\nOm Jai Shiv Omkara\nRead Full Aarti Here\nShiva Mantra\nॐ नमः शिवाय॥\nOm Namah Shivaya॥\nMaha Mahamrityunjaya mantra\nOm Tryambhakam Yajamahe\nSugandhim Pushtivardhanam |\nUrvarukamiva Bandhanan\nMrityor Mukshiya Maamritat ||\nSuggested Read:\nShiva Ashtakam\nFulfill All Wishes with a Special Worship of Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri.\nOM NAMAH SHIVAYA JAI JAI RUDRAH MAHADEVAYA NAMOH NAMAH\nSuggested Read: \nMaha Shivratri Fast Recipe\nMaha Shivratri 2024: Wishes, Quotes, Messages","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/maha-shivaratri\/#content)\n\n[![Ritiriwaz](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cropped-logo-ritiriwaz-big.png)](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/)\n\n- [Indian History](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/indian-history\/)\n- [Indian Culture](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/culture\/)\n- [Lifestyle](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/lifestyle\/)\n- [Health & Fitness](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/health-fitness\/)\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/recipes\/)\n- [Travel](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/travel\/)\n- [Living Abroad](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/living-abroad\/)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/blog\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/news\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/)\n- [Indian Culture](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/culture\/)\n- [Indian Festivals](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/culture\/indian-festivals\/)\n- [Maha Shivratri](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/maha-shivaratri)\n\n# Maha Shivratri\n![Maha Shivratri](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shivaratri.jpg)\n\n**Maha Shivratri** is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of the **god [Shiva](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/lord-shiva-lord-of-the-universe\/).** Shivratri means ‘**the night of Shiva**’ and is observed in honor of **Lord Shiva** (*The meditative aspect of the Universe*).\n\nIt is a major festival in Hinduism, but one that is solemn and marks a remembrance of “*overcoming darkness and ignorance*” in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, doing Yoga, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as self-restraint, honesty, noninjury to others, forgiveness, and the discovery of Shiva.\n\n**This year Maha Shivratri 2026 falls on Sunday, February 15th.**\n\n![Shivratri](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shivratri.jpg)\n\nSuggested Read: [Lord Shiva Aarti](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/om-jai-shiv-omkara-lord-shiva-aarti\/)\n\n#### ADVERTISEMENT\n## **Legends**\nAccording to the legend from Shivapurana, when Shiva was asked by Parvathi what pleases him most, He is supposed to have replied thus: ‘The 14th night of the new moon, in the dark fortnight during the month of Phalguna, is my most favorite day. It is known as Shivaratri’.\n\nThe legend of the marriage of **Shankara** and **Parvati** is one of the most important legends related to the festival of Mahashivaratri. The story tells us how Lord Shankara got married to Parvati, his divine consort. According to the legend of Shankara and Shakti, the day Lord Shankara got married to Parvati is celebrated as Shivaratri – the Night of Lord Shiva.\n\nAccording to one, during the **Samudra Manthan**, a pot of poison emerged from the ocean. This terrified the Gods and demons as the poison was capable of destroying the entire world, and they ran to Shiva for help. To protect the world from its evil effects, Shiva drank the deathly poison but held it in his throat instead of swallowing it. This made his throat turn blue, and he was given the name Neelakantha, the blue-throated one. Shivaratri is the celebration of this event by which Shiva saved the world.\n\nSuggested Read: [Shiv Chalisa](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/shiv-chalisa-in-english-and-hindi\/)\n\n## **Observances**\n![Shankara and Parvati](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Shiv-ratri.jpg)\n\nTo celebrate the occasion, devotees of Lord Shiva fast during the day and pray to the Lord throughout the night. It is said that worshipping Lord Shiva on **Shivaratri** bestows one with happiness and prosperity. Unlike most Hindu festivals that are celebrated during the day, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at night. The celebration includes maintaining a *“jaagaran”,* an all-night vigil and prayers, because Shaiva Hindus mark this night as “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in one’s life and the world through Shiva. Offerings of fruits, leaves, sweets, and milk to Shiva are made, some perform all-day fasting with Vedic or Tantrik worship of Shiva, and some perform meditative Yoga. In Shiva temples, “**Om Namah Shivaya**“, the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted through the day.\n\nSuggested Read: [A Surprising Facts About Shiva Temples](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/a-surprising-facts-about-shiva-temples\/)\n\n## **Offerings**\nAbhisheka on Shivalinga is a major ritual on Maha Shivaratri. Abhisheka or bathing the Shivalinga is performed using Milk, Honey, Sugar, Butter, black sesame seeds, Ganga Jal, etc. After this, sandalwood paste and rice are applied to Shivalinga and fresh fruits and flowers are offered. Shiva Purana states the following things to be done on Shivaratri. Bathing Shivalinga with water, milk, honey, and bel leaves symbolizes purification of the soul.\n\nApplying vermillion or kumkum which signifies virtue Offering fruits which signify longevity and gratification of desires Burning of incense symbolizing wealth; Lighting of lamps which signify the attainment of knowledge Betel leaves marking satisfaction with worldly pleasures.\n\n## **Significance of Shivaratri**\nShiva is the meditative aspect of the entire Universe. Shiva pervades the entire Universe. He is in every atom of the Universe. He has no form but is in every form, so full of compassion. Ling means symbol (*chinha in Hindi*) that is how it’s come to be used as in Stirling, Pulling, (*female and male gender*) Chinha means that through which you can recognize the whole consciousness represented in the Ling. In Tamil, there is a saying “*Anbe Shivan, Shivan Anbe*” which means Shiva is love and love is Shiva, the soul of the creation called Isha or Shiva.\n\nSuggested Read: [Maha Shivratri Puja Vidhi](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/maha-shivratri-puja-vidhi\/)\n\n## **Shiva Aarti**\nOm Jai Shiv Omkara Jai Shiv Omkaara, Om Jai Shiva Omkara, Bramha, Vishnu, Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhaara. Om Jai Shiv Omkara\n\n[Read Full Aarti Here](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/om-jai-shiv-omkara-lord-shiva-aarti\/)\n\n**Shiva Mantra** ॐ नमः शिवाय॥ Om Namah Shivaya॥\n\n**Maha Mahamrityunjaya mantra**\n\nOm Tryambhakam Yajamahe  Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam \\|  Urvarukamiva Bandhanan  Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat \\|\\|\n\nSuggested Read: [Shiva Ashtakam](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/shivashtakam-shiva-ashtakam-meaning-significance\/)\n\nFulfill All Wishes with a Special Worship of Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri.\n\nOM NAMAH SHIVAYA JAI JAI RUDRAH MAHADEVAYA NAMOH NAMAH\n\nSuggested Read: [Maha Shivratri Fast Recipe](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/maha-shivratri-fast-recipe\/)\n\n> [Maha Shivratri 2024: Wishes, Quotes, Messages](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/maha-shivratri-wishes-quotes-messages-facebook-post-whatsapp-status\/)\n\n[god shiv images](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/tag\/god-shiv-images\/)[Maha Shivaratri date](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/tag\/maha-shivaratri-date\/)[Maha Shivratri](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/tag\/maha-shivratri\/)[Maha shivratri kab hai](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/tag\/maha-shivratri-kab-hai\/)[Om Namah Shivaya](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/tag\/om-namah-shivaya\/)[Shivratri](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/tag\/shivratri\/)[Shivratri date](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/tag\/shivratri-date\/)[Shivratri in india](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/tag\/shivratri-in-india\/)[Shivratri india](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/tag\/shivratri-india\/)[sivarathri](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/tag\/sivarathri\/)\n\n![Avatar for Simmi Kamboj](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d822615df55473a78add5dc6ed389ffee512363562fb20427ed90a7cea130334?s=300&d=mm&r=g)\n\n### Simmi Kamboj\nSimmi Kamboj is the Founder and Administrator of Ritiriwaz, your one-stop guide to Indian Culture and Tradition. She had a passion for writing about India's lifestyle, culture, tradition, travel, and is trying to cover all Indian Cultural aspects of Daily Life.\n\n## Post navigation\n[Prev](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/national-tree-of-india-banyan\/)\n\n[Next](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/world-wetlands-day-2nd-february\/)\n## Category\n\n## RitiRiwaz - Riti Riwaz, RitiRiwaaz, Riti Riwaaz, Culture, India, Indian, Traditions, Rituals, Custom, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Islam, Marriage, Wedding, Festivals, Travel, Lifestyle, Beauty, Fashion, Recipes, Food, Immigration, Living Abroad, Monuments, Places, Palaces, Forts\n#### Spread the Word\n[Hindu Vrat 2026](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/vrat-hindu-fast-in-the-year\/) [Sikh Calendar 2026](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/sikh-calendar\/) [Indian Caste System](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/the-indian-caste-system\/) [Indian Marriage](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/big-fat-indian-wedding\/) [National Symbol](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/national-symbols-of-india\/) [Vikram Samvat](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/hindu-new-year-vikram-samvat-2077\/)   \n [Education](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/education\/) [Best Schools](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/10-most-expensive-schools-in-india\/%20) [Important Days](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/list-of-important-days-national-and-international\/) [Traditional Dresses](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/traditional-dresses-of-indian-states\/) [Indian Fashion](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/category\/fashion\/)  [Shri Krishna Bhajans](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/bhajans\/)\n\n#### Contact and Info\n**Email:** info@ritiriwaz.com\n\nCopyright © 2014-2026 RitiRiwaz.com. All Rights Reserved.\n\n[About Us](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/aboutus\/) [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/contact\/) [Authors](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/authors\/) [Disclaimer](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/disclaimer\/)","attrs_readable_markdown":"**Maha Shivratri** is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of the **god [Shiva](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/lord-shiva-lord-of-the-universe\/).** Shivratri means ‘**the night of Shiva**’ and is observed in honor of **Lord Shiva** (*The meditative aspect of the Universe*).\n\nIt is a major festival in Hinduism, but one that is solemn and marks a remembrance of “*overcoming darkness and ignorance*” in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, doing Yoga, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as self-restraint, honesty, noninjury to others, forgiveness, and the discovery of Shiva.\n\n**This year Maha Shivratri 2026 falls on Sunday, February 15th.**\n\n![Shivratri](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shivratri.jpg)\n\nSuggested Read: [Lord Shiva Aarti](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/om-jai-shiv-omkara-lord-shiva-aarti\/)\n\n## **Legends**\nAccording to the legend from Shivapurana, when Shiva was asked by Parvathi what pleases him most, He is supposed to have replied thus: ‘The 14th night of the new moon, in the dark fortnight during the month of Phalguna, is my most favorite day. It is known as Shivaratri’.\n\nThe legend of the marriage of **Shankara** and **Parvati** is one of the most important legends related to the festival of Mahashivaratri. The story tells us how Lord Shankara got married to Parvati, his divine consort. According to the legend of Shankara and Shakti, the day Lord Shankara got married to Parvati is celebrated as Shivaratri – the Night of Lord Shiva.\n\nAccording to one, during the **Samudra Manthan**, a pot of poison emerged from the ocean. This terrified the Gods and demons as the poison was capable of destroying the entire world, and they ran to Shiva for help. To protect the world from its evil effects, Shiva drank the deathly poison but held it in his throat instead of swallowing it. This made his throat turn blue, and he was given the name Neelakantha, the blue-throated one. Shivaratri is the celebration of this event by which Shiva saved the world.\n\nSuggested Read: [Shiv Chalisa](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/shiv-chalisa-in-english-and-hindi\/)\n\n## **Observances**\n![Shankara and Parvati](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Shiv-ratri.jpg)\n\nTo celebrate the occasion, devotees of Lord Shiva fast during the day and pray to the Lord throughout the night. It is said that worshipping Lord Shiva on **Shivaratri** bestows one with happiness and prosperity. Unlike most Hindu festivals that are celebrated during the day, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at night. The celebration includes maintaining a *“jaagaran”,* an all-night vigil and prayers, because Shaiva Hindus mark this night as “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in one’s life and the world through Shiva. Offerings of fruits, leaves, sweets, and milk to Shiva are made, some perform all-day fasting with Vedic or Tantrik worship of Shiva, and some perform meditative Yoga. In Shiva temples, “**Om Namah Shivaya**“, the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted through the day.\n\nSuggested Read: [A Surprising Facts About Shiva Temples](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/a-surprising-facts-about-shiva-temples\/)\n\n## **Offerings**\nAbhisheka on Shivalinga is a major ritual on Maha Shivaratri. Abhisheka or bathing the Shivalinga is performed using Milk, Honey, Sugar, Butter, black sesame seeds, Ganga Jal, etc. After this, sandalwood paste and rice are applied to Shivalinga and fresh fruits and flowers are offered. Shiva Purana states the following things to be done on Shivaratri. Bathing Shivalinga with water, milk, honey, and bel leaves symbolizes purification of the soul.\n\nApplying vermillion or kumkum which signifies virtue Offering fruits which signify longevity and gratification of desires Burning of incense symbolizing wealth; Lighting of lamps which signify the attainment of knowledge Betel leaves marking satisfaction with worldly pleasures.\n\n## **Significance of Shivaratri**\nShiva is the meditative aspect of the entire Universe. Shiva pervades the entire Universe. He is in every atom of the Universe. He has no form but is in every form, so full of compassion. Ling means symbol (*chinha in Hindi*) that is how it’s come to be used as in Stirling, Pulling, (*female and male gender*) Chinha means that through which you can recognize the whole consciousness represented in the Ling. In Tamil, there is a saying “*Anbe Shivan, Shivan Anbe*” which means Shiva is love and love is Shiva, the soul of the creation called Isha or Shiva.\n\nSuggested Read: [Maha Shivratri Puja Vidhi](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/maha-shivratri-puja-vidhi\/)\n\n## **Shiva Aarti**\nOm Jai Shiv Omkara Jai Shiv Omkaara, Om Jai Shiva Omkara, Bramha, Vishnu, Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhaara. Om Jai Shiv Omkara\n\n[Read Full Aarti Here](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/om-jai-shiv-omkara-lord-shiva-aarti\/)\n\n**Shiva Mantra** ॐ नमः शिवाय॥ Om Namah Shivaya॥\n\n**Maha Mahamrityunjaya mantra**\n\nOm Tryambhakam Yajamahe  Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam \\|  Urvarukamiva Bandhanan  Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat \\|\\|\n\nSuggested Read: [Shiva Ashtakam](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/shivashtakam-shiva-ashtakam-meaning-significance\/)\n\nFulfill All Wishes with a Special Worship of Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri.\n\nOM NAMAH SHIVAYA JAI JAI RUDRAH MAHADEVAYA NAMOH NAMAH\n\nSuggested Read: [Maha Shivratri Fast Recipe](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/maha-shivratri-fast-recipe\/)\n\n> [Maha Shivratri 2024: Wishes, Quotes, Messages](https:\/\/www.ritiriwaz.com\/maha-shivratri-wishes-quotes-messages-facebook-post-whatsapp-status\/)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of the god Shiva . Shivratri means ‘ the night of Shiva ’ and is observed in honor of Lord Shiva ( The meditative aspect of the Universe ). It is a major festival in Hinduism, but one that is solemn and marks a remembrance of “ overcoming darkness and ignorance ” in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, doing Yoga, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as self-restraint, honesty, noninjury to others, forgiveness, and the discovery of Shiva. This year Maha Shivratri 2026 falls on Sunday, February 15th. Suggested Read: Lord Shiva Aarti Legends According to the legend from Shivapurana, when Shiva was asked by Parvathi what pleases him most, He is supposed to have replied thus: ‘The 14th night of the new moon, in the dark fortnight during the month of Phalguna, is my most favorite day. It is known as Shivaratri’. The legend of the marriage of Shankara and Parvati is one of the most important legends related to the festival of Mahashivaratri. The story tells us how Lord Shankara got married to Parvati, his divine consort. According to the legend of Shankara and Shakti, the day Lord Shankara got married to Parvati is celebrated as Shivaratri – the Night of Lord Shiva. According to one, during the Samudra Manthan , a pot of poison emerged from the ocean. This terrified the Gods and demons as the poison was capable of destroying the entire world, and they ran to Shiva for help. To protect the world from its evil effects, Shiva drank the deathly poison but held it in his throat instead of swallowing it. This made his throat turn blue, and he was given the name Neelakantha, the blue-throated one. Shivaratri is the celebration of this event by which Shiva saved the world. Suggested Read: Shiv Chalisa Observances To celebrate the occasion, devotees of Lord Shiva fast during the day and pray to the Lord throughout the night. It is said that worshipping Lord Shiva on Shivaratri bestows one with happiness and prosperity. Unlike most Hindu festivals that are celebrated during the day, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at night. The celebration includes maintaining a “jaagaran”, an all-night vigil and prayers, because Shaiva Hindus mark this night as “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in one’s life and the world through Shiva. Offerings of fruits, leaves, sweets, and milk to Shiva are made, some perform all-day fasting with Vedic or Tantrik worship of Shiva, and some perform meditative Yoga. In Shiva temples, “ Om Namah Shivaya “, the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted through the day. Suggested Read: A Surprising Facts About Shiva Temples Offerings Abhisheka on Shivalinga is a major ritual on Maha Shivaratri. Abhisheka or bathing the Shivalinga is performed using Milk, Honey, Sugar, Butter, black sesame seeds, Ganga Jal, etc. After this, sandalwood paste and rice are applied to Shivalinga and fresh fruits and flowers are offered. Shiva Purana states the following things to be done on Shivaratri. Bathing Shivalinga with water, milk, honey, and bel leaves symbolizes purification of the soul. Applying vermillion or kumkum which signifies virtue Offering fruits which signify longevity and gratification of desires Burning of incense symbolizing wealth; Lighting of lamps which signify the attainment of knowledge Betel leaves marking satisfaction with worldly pleasures. Significance of Shivaratri Shiva is the meditative aspect of the entire Universe. Shiva pervades the entire Universe. He is in every atom of the Universe. He has no form but is in every form, so full of compassion. Ling means symbol ( chinha in Hindi ) that is how it’s come to be used as in Stirling, Pulling, ( female and male gender ) Chinha means that through which you can recognize the whole consciousness represented in the Ling. In Tamil, there is a saying “ Anbe Shivan, Shivan Anbe ” which means Shiva is love and love is Shiva, the soul of the creation called Isha or Shiva. Suggested Read: Maha Shivratri Puja Vidhi Shiva Aarti Om Jai Shiv Omkara Jai Shiv Omkaara, Om Jai Shiva Omkara, Bramha, Vishnu, Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhaara. Om Jai Shiv Omkara Read Full Aarti Here Shiva Mantra ॐ नमः शिवाय॥ Om Namah Shivaya॥ Maha Mahamrityunjaya mantra Om Tryambhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam \| Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat \|\| Suggested Read: Shiva Ashtakam Fulfill All Wishes with a Special Worship of Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri. OM NAMAH SHIVAYA JAI JAI RUDRAH MAHADEVAYA NAMOH NAMAH Suggested Read: Maha Shivratri Fast Recipe Maha Shivratri 2024: Wishes, Quotes, Messages
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Shivratri means ‘the night of Shiva’ and is observed in honor of Lord Shiva (The meditative aspect of the Universe). It is a major festival in Hinduism, but one that is solemn and marks a remembrance of “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, doing Yoga, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as self-restraint, honesty, noninjury to others, forgiveness, and the discovery of Shiva. This year Maha Shivratri 2026 falls on Sunday, February 15th. ![Shivratri](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Shivratri.jpg) Suggested Read: [Lord Shiva Aarti](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/om-jai-shiv-omkara-lord-shiva-aarti/) #### ADVERTISEMENT ## Legends According to the legend from Shivapurana, when Shiva was asked by Parvathi what pleases him most, He is supposed to have replied thus: ‘The 14th night of the new moon, in the dark fortnight during the month of Phalguna, is my most favorite day. It is known as Shivaratri’. The legend of the marriage of Shankara and Parvati is one of the most important legends related to the festival of Mahashivaratri. The story tells us how Lord Shankara got married to Parvati, his divine consort. According to the legend of Shankara and Shakti, the day Lord Shankara got married to Parvati is celebrated as Shivaratri – the Night of Lord Shiva. According to one, during the Samudra Manthan, a pot of poison emerged from the ocean. This terrified the Gods and demons as the poison was capable of destroying the entire world, and they ran to Shiva for help. To protect the world from its evil effects, Shiva drank the deathly poison but held it in his throat instead of swallowing it. This made his throat turn blue, and he was given the name Neelakantha, the blue-throated one. Shivaratri is the celebration of this event by which Shiva saved the world. Suggested Read: [Shiv Chalisa](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/shiv-chalisa-in-english-and-hindi/) ## Observances ![Shankara and Parvati](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Shiv-ratri.jpg) To celebrate the occasion, devotees of Lord Shiva fast during the day and pray to the Lord throughout the night. It is said that worshipping Lord Shiva on Shivaratri bestows one with happiness and prosperity. Unlike most Hindu festivals that are celebrated during the day, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at night. The celebration includes maintaining a “jaagaran”, an all-night vigil and prayers, because Shaiva Hindus mark this night as “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in one’s life and the world through Shiva. Offerings of fruits, leaves, sweets, and milk to Shiva are made, some perform all-day fasting with Vedic or Tantrik worship of Shiva, and some perform meditative Yoga. In Shiva temples, “Om Namah Shivaya“, the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted through the day. Suggested Read: [A Surprising Facts About Shiva Temples](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/a-surprising-facts-about-shiva-temples/) ## Offerings Abhisheka on Shivalinga is a major ritual on Maha Shivaratri. Abhisheka or bathing the Shivalinga is performed using Milk, Honey, Sugar, Butter, black sesame seeds, Ganga Jal, etc. After this, sandalwood paste and rice are applied to Shivalinga and fresh fruits and flowers are offered. Shiva Purana states the following things to be done on Shivaratri. Bathing Shivalinga with water, milk, honey, and bel leaves symbolizes purification of the soul. Applying vermillion or kumkum which signifies virtue Offering fruits which signify longevity and gratification of desires Burning of incense symbolizing wealth; Lighting of lamps which signify the attainment of knowledge Betel leaves marking satisfaction with worldly pleasures. ## Significance of Shivaratri Shiva is the meditative aspect of the entire Universe. Shiva pervades the entire Universe. He is in every atom of the Universe. He has no form but is in every form, so full of compassion. Ling means symbol (chinha in Hindi) that is how it’s come to be used as in Stirling, Pulling, (female and male gender) Chinha means that through which you can recognize the whole consciousness represented in the Ling. In Tamil, there is a saying “Anbe Shivan, Shivan Anbe” which means Shiva is love and love is Shiva, the soul of the creation called Isha or Shiva. Suggested Read: [Maha Shivratri Puja Vidhi](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/maha-shivratri-puja-vidhi/) ## Shiva Aarti Om Jai Shiv Omkara Jai Shiv Omkaara, Om Jai Shiva Omkara, Bramha, Vishnu, Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhaara. Om Jai Shiv Omkara [Read Full Aarti Here](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/om-jai-shiv-omkara-lord-shiva-aarti/) Shiva Mantra ॐ नमः शिवाय॥ Om Namah Shivaya॥ Maha Mahamrityunjaya mantra Om Tryambhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam \\| Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat \\|\\| Suggested Read: [Shiva Ashtakam](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/shivashtakam-shiva-ashtakam-meaning-significance/) Fulfill All Wishes with a Special Worship of Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri. 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Readable Markdown	Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of the god [Shiva](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/lord-shiva-lord-of-the-universe/). Shivratri means ‘the night of Shiva’ and is observed in honor of Lord Shiva (The meditative aspect of the Universe). It is a major festival in Hinduism, but one that is solemn and marks a remembrance of “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, doing Yoga, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as self-restraint, honesty, noninjury to others, forgiveness, and the discovery of Shiva. This year Maha Shivratri 2026 falls on Sunday, February 15th. ![Shivratri](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Shivratri.jpg) Suggested Read: [Lord Shiva Aarti](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/om-jai-shiv-omkara-lord-shiva-aarti/) ## Legends According to the legend from Shivapurana, when Shiva was asked by Parvathi what pleases him most, He is supposed to have replied thus: ‘The 14th night of the new moon, in the dark fortnight during the month of Phalguna, is my most favorite day. It is known as Shivaratri’. The legend of the marriage of Shankara and Parvati is one of the most important legends related to the festival of Mahashivaratri. The story tells us how Lord Shankara got married to Parvati, his divine consort. According to the legend of Shankara and Shakti, the day Lord Shankara got married to Parvati is celebrated as Shivaratri – the Night of Lord Shiva. According to one, during the Samudra Manthan, a pot of poison emerged from the ocean. This terrified the Gods and demons as the poison was capable of destroying the entire world, and they ran to Shiva for help. To protect the world from its evil effects, Shiva drank the deathly poison but held it in his throat instead of swallowing it. This made his throat turn blue, and he was given the name Neelakantha, the blue-throated one. Shivaratri is the celebration of this event by which Shiva saved the world. Suggested Read: [Shiv Chalisa](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/shiv-chalisa-in-english-and-hindi/) ## Observances ![Shankara and Parvati](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Shiv-ratri.jpg) To celebrate the occasion, devotees of Lord Shiva fast during the day and pray to the Lord throughout the night. It is said that worshipping Lord Shiva on Shivaratri bestows one with happiness and prosperity. Unlike most Hindu festivals that are celebrated during the day, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated at night. The celebration includes maintaining a “jaagaran”, an all-night vigil and prayers, because Shaiva Hindus mark this night as “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in one’s life and the world through Shiva. Offerings of fruits, leaves, sweets, and milk to Shiva are made, some perform all-day fasting with Vedic or Tantrik worship of Shiva, and some perform meditative Yoga. In Shiva temples, “Om Namah Shivaya“, the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted through the day. Suggested Read: [A Surprising Facts About Shiva Temples](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/a-surprising-facts-about-shiva-temples/) ## Offerings Abhisheka on Shivalinga is a major ritual on Maha Shivaratri. Abhisheka or bathing the Shivalinga is performed using Milk, Honey, Sugar, Butter, black sesame seeds, Ganga Jal, etc. After this, sandalwood paste and rice are applied to Shivalinga and fresh fruits and flowers are offered. Shiva Purana states the following things to be done on Shivaratri. Bathing Shivalinga with water, milk, honey, and bel leaves symbolizes purification of the soul. Applying vermillion or kumkum which signifies virtue Offering fruits which signify longevity and gratification of desires Burning of incense symbolizing wealth; Lighting of lamps which signify the attainment of knowledge Betel leaves marking satisfaction with worldly pleasures. ## Significance of Shivaratri Shiva is the meditative aspect of the entire Universe. Shiva pervades the entire Universe. He is in every atom of the Universe. He has no form but is in every form, so full of compassion. Ling means symbol (chinha in Hindi) that is how it’s come to be used as in Stirling, Pulling, (female and male gender) Chinha means that through which you can recognize the whole consciousness represented in the Ling. In Tamil, there is a saying “Anbe Shivan, Shivan Anbe” which means Shiva is love and love is Shiva, the soul of the creation called Isha or Shiva. Suggested Read: [Maha Shivratri Puja Vidhi](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/maha-shivratri-puja-vidhi/) ## Shiva Aarti Om Jai Shiv Omkara Jai Shiv Omkaara, Om Jai Shiva Omkara, Bramha, Vishnu, Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhaara. Om Jai Shiv Omkara [Read Full Aarti Here](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/om-jai-shiv-omkara-lord-shiva-aarti/) Shiva Mantra ॐ नमः शिवाय॥ Om Namah Shivaya॥ Maha Mahamrityunjaya mantra Om Tryambhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam \\| Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat \\|\\| Suggested Read: [Shiva Ashtakam](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/shivashtakam-shiva-ashtakam-meaning-significance/) Fulfill All Wishes with a Special Worship of Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri. OM NAMAH SHIVAYA JAI JAI RUDRAH MAHADEVAYA NAMOH NAMAH Suggested Read: [Maha Shivratri Fast Recipe](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/maha-shivratri-fast-recipe/) > [Maha Shivratri 2024: Wishes, Quotes, Messages](https://www.ritiriwaz.com/maha-shivratri-wishes-quotes-messages-facebook-post-whatsapp-status/)
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