Mahashivaratri 2025: Mahashivratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated in the month of Phalguna. This special day is dedicated to worshipping Lord Shiva. The name "Mahashivratri" means "the night of Lord Shiva," when millions of devotees fast, pray, and celebrate with great joy and devotion.
In 2025, Mahashivratri will be celebrated on February 26. A unique thing about this year's festival is that it will also mark the last day of Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest spiritual gatherings in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Mahashivratri is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Phalguna. This festival marks the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti, symbolizing the balance of divine masculine and feminine energies.
It is believed that praying to Lord Shiva on this special day helps devotees remove ignorance, overcome sins, and move towards salvation (moksha).?
The Nishita Kaal Puja (midnight puja) is the most auspicious time for Mahashivratri prayers. It is believed that during this time, Lord Shiva appeared on Earth in the form of a Lingam. That's why devotees perform special worship at midnight to seek His blessings.
Devotees celebrate Mahashivratri 2025 with various spiritual rituals:
Fasting: Many devotees observe a strict fast, eating only fruits, milk, and water.
Mahashivratri Pooja: Worshippers offer milk and bilva leaves to Lord Shiva and perform Rudrabhishek, a special ritual where the Shiva Linga is bathed.
Chanting Mantras: Devotees chant "Om Namah Shivaya" and other powerful mantras like the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and Rudra Gayatri Mantra.
Night Vigil (Jagran): Many devotees stay awake all night, meditating and praying.
Temple Visits: Pilgrims visit Shiva temples to seek Lord Shiva's blessings.
Some of the auspicious mantras chanted during Mahashivratri 2025 include:
Om Namah Shivay
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Rudra Gayatri Mantra
Ardhanarishwar mantra
Pashupatinath mantra
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The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Began on January 13, 2025, with Paush Purnima and will end on February 26, 2025, on the day of Mahashivratri.
The final day of the Maha Kumbh Mela will be marked by the last Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) on Mahashivratri 2025. This year, the Shiv Yog and Shravan Nakshatra will align on Mahashivratri. It makes it an especially auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva.
1. When is Mahashivratri in 2025?
Answer: Mahashivratri will be celebrated on February 26, 2025.
2. Why is Mahashivratri celebrated?
Answer: Mahashivratri, also called "The Great Night of Shiva," is a festival to honour Lord Shiva. Devotees fast, meditate, and pray to seek his blessings.
3. How is Mahashivratri celebrated?
Answer: People fast, visit temples, and perform special rituals. They offer milk, honey, flowers, and Bilva Patra leaves to Lord Shiva. Many devotees stay awake all night and chant mantras like the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and Shiva Tandav Stotram.
4. What is the significance of fasting on Mahashivratri?
Answer: Fasting is done to please Lord Shiva. Married women pray for their husband's well-being, while unmarried women pray for a good husband like Lord Shiva. Devotees also take a bath before and after fasting, which lasts for 12 hours (4 prahars of the night).
5. What are the auspicious puja timings in 2025?
Answer: The Chaturdashi tithi begins at 11:08 AM on February 26 and ends at 8:55 AM on February 27. The main puja (Nishita Kaal) happens at midnight, lasting 48 minutes. Devotees can also perform puja once during each of the four prahars (time periods) of the night.
6. What are the timings for the four Prahars in 2025?
First Prahar: 6:24 PM ¨C 9:32 PM (Feb 26)
Second Prahar: 9:32 PM ¨C 12:39 AM (Feb 27)
Third Prahar: 12:39 AM ¨C 3:46 AM (Feb 27)
Fourth Prahar: 3:46 AM ¨C 6:53 AM (Feb 27)
7. What offerings are made to Lord Shiva?
Answer: Devotees offer fruits, milk, Bilva leaves, Datura, sweets, and incense sticks. The Abhishekam (ritual bathing) of the Shiva Lingam with milk and holy water from the Ganga is considered very special.
8. What is the importance of the "Night of Awakening"?
Answer: Many devotees stay awake all night praying. This is called the "Night of Awakening", as it is believed that Lord Shiva blesses those who pray with a pure heart. It also helps in finding inner peace and enlightenment.
9. Where are the biggest Mahashivratri celebrations held?
Answer: Mahashivratri is celebrated in many temples, but the biggest celebrations happen at:
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi
Ujjain is believed to be Lord Shiva's sacred city.
10. What is the significance of Mahashivratri?
Answer: Mahashivratri is the day when the energy of Lord Shiva touches the Earth. It symbolizes the union of material and spiritual life, helping people find peace and happiness.
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