Mahashivratri 2024: This time 8th March 2024 is a very special day of Shiva Puja. On this day, there is a coincidence of Mahashivratri and Shukra Pradosh fast. In such a situation, the person who fasts and worships Lord Shiva on this day with true heart will attain ultimate success. Due to the glory of this fast, the life of the seeker becomes successful for many births and he gets success in every field. Obstacles coming in marriage are removed.
It is told in Shivpuran that those who are married should worship Shivratri with full rituals on this day along with their spouse. This time the shadow of Panchak is also looming on Mahashivratri. In such a situation, when will it be right to worship on Shivratri, how to worship.
Shadow of Panchak on Mahashivratri
It will start at 09:20 PM on Friday, March 8, 2024 and will end at 08:29 PM on March 12, 2024. This would be the Chor Panchak. Panchak is considered inauspicious, no auspicious work is done during this period.
Puja time on Mahashivratri
Thieves’ Panchak is being observed from Mahashivratri, even though auspicious work is prohibited in Panchak in the scriptures, but Lord Shiva is the God of Gods and Mahakaal of all. Therefore, the inauspicious combination of Panchak will not have any effect on the worship and consecration of Bholenath. In such a situation, on Mahashivratri, devotees can do it during Nisha period on March 9 between 12.07 am to 12.55 am. On this day, Jalabhishek of Bholenath is also done during Pradosh period, for this the auspicious time of worship is 06.25 pm to 08.52 pm.
Take these precautions while worshiping on Mahashivratri
- Panchak is not accepted in worship, in such a situation worship Shivlinga without hesitation.
- Keep in mind that do not wear black clothes on this day.
- Turmeric, basil, conch and coconut are not used in Shiva worship.
- Do not offer water on Shivalinga with strong stream, this does not give the desired results of worship.
- The day of Mahashivratri is considered auspicious for auspicious work but from this day Thieves Panchak is being observed, hence do not perform marriage, house warming, tonsure etc.
Day of meeting of Shiva and Shakti
It is believed that to get Lord Shiva from Mother Parvati, she had to do rigorous penance and on the day of Mahashivratri, Mother Parvati’s penance was successful. His marriage was solemnized with Lord Shiva. Women observe fast on Mahashivratri to attain unbroken good fortune.
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