Mahashivratri 2024: The divine incarnation of Lord Shiva took place on the night of Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month, hence it is called Mahashivratri. However, this day is also celebrated as the marriage anniversary of Shiva.
This year Mahashivratri is on 8 March 2024. In Hindu religion, most of the Gods and Goddesses are worshiped mostly during the day but Shiva worship is considered best during Pradosh Kaal and night time, why so? There is a tradition of night vigil even during Mahashivratri. Let us know what is the importance of worshiping Shiva by staying awake at night on Mahashivratri.
Why should one stay awake at night during Mahashivratri?
Lord Shiva is the presiding deity of destructive power and Tamoguna, night represents the destructive period and Shiva is the god of destruction, hence night time is more dear to Shiva. Some living beings, which do their work throughout the day, come to an end at night. The whole world is silent during night time, in such a situation it is easy to contact Shiva who is always in meditation posture. People with a calm mind are successful in achieving their goals. This is the reason why night vigil is done on Mahashivratri.
According to the belief, Mahadev resides in Shivalinga on this night, hence the one who remembers Shiva with true heart pleases Shiva. All his wishes are fulfilled.
The night of Mahashivratri is also special from scientific point of view
If seen from the scientific point of view, on the night of Mahashivratri, such a position of the planets and stars is created in the universe due to which a special energy flows upward. Equinos means at this time the central fugal force of the planet works in a special way and this force moves upwards, so that people can get the benefit of this natural energy, it is necessary for the spine to be straight. Our body systems do not get energy when we lie down. this is the reason Mahashivratri It is advisable to stay awake at night.
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