2021 Masik Shivaratri Date: The devotees observe a day-long fast to appease Lord Shiva and seek his blessings.
2021 Masik Shivaratri Date: Shivaratri is an auspicious day for devotees of Lord Shiva as it marks the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. It is observed each month on the 14th day of the Black Fortnight or Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi and the one observed in the month of Phalguna is known as Maha Shivaratri. The literal meaning of Shivaratri is the Night of Shiva.
This month, Masik Shivaratri will fall on Friday, August 06 at Vikrama Samvata 2077-2078, according to the Hindu calendar. He will also be known as Sawan Shivaratri. Devotees observe a one-day fast to appease Lord Shiva and seek his blessings. Know tithi, time, puja muhurat, puja vidhi, and the meaning of Masik Shivaratri Vrat.
MASIK SHIVARATRI DATE AND TITHI IN AUGUST 2021:
The month of Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi of the month of Sawan will fall on August 6th. Chaturdashi Tithi will start at 6:28 p.m. on August 6 and end at 7:11 p.m. on August 7. The muhurat conducive to the worship of Lord Shiva will prevail from 12:06. from the morning at 12:48 am on August 07.
MASIK SHIVARATRI VRAT VIDHI:
The Masik Shivaratri puja is performed at midnight which is also known as Nishita Kaal. It begins with performing ‘Abhishek’ for Lord Shiva Idol or Shiva Lingam. Devotees offer Gangajal, milk, curds, ghee, honey, vermillion, turmeric powder, rose water, and bel leaves. After this, Shiva Aarti or hymns are sung, and the conch is blown. Devotees then take prasad. The Shivaratri fast is observed throughout the day and Parana is done on the next day.
MASIK SHIVARATRI MANTRA:
It is believed to be quite auspicious to chant Om Namah Shivay during the fast.
SIGNIFICANCE OF MASIK SHIVARATRI:
Masik Shivratri has religious significance for Hindus as it’s the most auspicious day to worship Lord Shiva and seek his eternal blessings for inner peace. It is believed that fasting on this day blesses one’s soul with salvation or Moksha.
