Masik Shivratri, also known as Shivratri, is celebrated on the fourteenth night of the waning moon. Put another way, the Krishna Paksha’s Chaturdashi night. This night happens once a month on the lunar calendar, as the name suggests. It is on this day that people worship Lord Shiva. On this day, it is thought that Shiva took the shape of a lingam. It is also believed to represent the union of Shiva and Shakti, which is represented by the lingam. The precise meaning of Shivratri, also known as Shivratri, is “the night of Shiva.” On this day, followers of Lord Shiva perform special pujas and fast. It is deemed fortunate to visit temples devoted to Lord Shiva. Shivratri fasting is beneficial to one’s physical and emotional well-being.
Masik Shivratri Significance
The Hindu calendar states that Hindus commemorate Masik Shivratri on the fourteenth day of every Krishna Paksha, or follower of Shiva. Masik Shivratri, which occurs every month, is the name of the night dedicated to worshiping Lord Shiva. Maha Shivratri is a one-day event observed by a few each year. Masa Shivratri is the day of the union of Shiva and Shaktipradha.
Unmarried women fast on the auspicious day of Masik Shivratri in hopes of finding the perfect husband. Married ladies perform pujas at the same time to wish for the health and happiness of their husbands and kids. To be freed from the cycle of reincarnation and rebirth, one must do Rudra Abhishek Puja on Masik Shivratri. People fast on Masik Shivratri because they recognize its significance in Hinduism. It facilitates their advancement and prosperity in life.
Benefits for Masik Shivratri
A healthy body is maintained by observance of the Masik Shivratri Vrat. Many benefits, including the healing of illnesses, well-being and prosperity within the family, professional advancement, freedom from adversaries, and the reduction of fear of death, come from worshiping Lord Shiva on this day. It creates the conditions for obtaining moksha, or freedom from the cycle of birth and reincarnation, as well as spiritual achievement in life. The husband of their dreams will come to single women who follow the Shivratri Vrat. For the sake of the male family members’ well-being and the preservation of harmony within the household, married women respect the Vrat.
Masik Shivratri Pooja Vidhi
People observe the appropriate customs and traditions to commemorate the significant day of Masik Shivratri. They carry out the Masik Shivratri Vrat Vidhi and adhere to the puja procedures listed below. Early in the morning, devotees get up, take a bath, and set up the puja table.
The Abhishek of Shiva Lingam is performed with a mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee, turmeric, belpatra, and vermillion, as well as water from the Ganga river.
People use flowers and sandalwood paste to adorn the lingam.
- The Shankh (conch) and bells are used by the devotees to provide heavenly music to their singing of Lord Shiva’s Aarti.
- Individuals distribute Prasad to others after the Aarti.
- Midnight is the ideal time to perform Puja Vidhi, and fasting is maintained till daybreak.
- In order to take advantage of the holy environment of Masik Shivratri, many people arrange Jagran and Shiv Bhajan meetings.
- Any weekday can be used for the Masik Shivratri Puja Vidhi, but Tuesdays are especially important.
- In addition to Goddess Parvati, devotees offer prayers to various deities during the Puja Vidhi of Masik Shivratri. In addition, a lot of individuals observe the Pradosh Kall on Masik Shivratri.
For those who worship Lord Shiva, Masik Shivratri is nothing less than a Bhakti celebration.
Within the many Shiva Puja processes, it has a significant role. Let us all pray to Lord Shiva for prosperity and peace in the globe on this Masik Shivratri.
Masik Shivratri Dates and Mahurat
| Name | Date | Mahurat Begins | Mahurat Ends |
| Pausha, Krishna Chaturdashi | January 9, 2024, Tuesday | January 09 | 10:24 PM in (India) | January 10 | 8:10 PM in (India) |
| Magha, Krishna Chaturdashi | February 8, 2024, Thursday | February 08 | 11:17 AM in (India) | February 09 | 8:02 AM in (India) |
| Phalguna, Krishna Chaturdashi | March 8, 2024, Friday | March 08 | 9:57 PM in (India) | March 09 | 6:17 PM in (India) |
| Chaitra, Krishna Chaturdashi | April 7, 2024, Sunday | April 07 | 6:53 AM in (India) | April 08 | 3:21 AM in (India) |
| Vaishakha, Krishna Chaturdashi | May 6, 2024, Monday | May 06 | 2:40 PM in (India) | May 07 | 11:40 AM in (India) |
| Jyeshtha, Krishna Chaturdashi | June 4, 2024, Tuesday | June 04 | 10:01 PM in (India) | June 05 | 7:54 PM in (India) |
| Ashadha, Krishna Chaturdashi | July 4, 2024, Thursday | July 04 | 5:54 AM in (India) | July 05 | 4:57 AM in (India) |
| Shravana, Krishna Chaturdashi | August 2, 2024, Friday | August 02 | 3:26 PM in (India) | August 03 | 3:50 PM in (India) |
| Bhadrapada, Krishna Chaturdashi | September 1, 2024, Sunday | September 01 | 3:40 AM in (India) | September 02 | 5:21 AM in (India) |
| Ashwina, Krishna Chaturdashi | September 30, 2024, Monday | September 30 | 7:06 PM in (India) | October 01 | 9:39 PM in (India) |
| Kartika, Krishna Chaturdashi | October 30, 2024, Wednesday | October 30 | 1:15 PM in (India) | October 31 | 3:52 PM in (India) |
| Margashirsha, Krishna Chaturdashi | November 29, 2024, Friday | November 29 | 8:39 AM in (India) | November 30 | 10:29 AM in (India) |
| Pausha, Krishna Chaturdashi | December 29, 2024, Sunday | December 29 | 3:32 AM in (India) | December 30 | 4:01 AM in (India) |
The Distinction Between Maha and Masik Shivratri
There are two distinct auspicious days in Hinduism: Masik Shivratri and Maha Shivratri. Masik Shivratri, also called Masa Shivratri in the Krishna Paksha, is the name given to the 14th lunar phase months.
In accordance with the Purnimant Panchang, the Masik Shivratri in the month of Phalguna is also known as Maha Shivratri. A Masik Shivratri that arrives in the month of Phalgun is also known as Maha Shivratri, according to the Amavasya Panchang. Maha Shivratri 2024 is being observed on Friday, March 08, 2024.
