Mahashivratri 2024: Unveiling The Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Samagri, Katha, And Puja Timings

According to the Hindu calendar, Mahashivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. This is one of the most auspicious days for the devotees of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Shiva and Shakti became one on this day. This day is especially auspicious for the couples. The festival of Mahashivratri is considered very auspicious to worship Lord Shiva. Read on to learn about the Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Samagri, Katha, And Puja Timings from our expert Astrologer Pandit ArvindTripathi before your plan for the puja.

Mahashivratri Shubh Muhurat

This year Maha Shivaratri is going to be celebrated on March 8 and the Puja Muhurta will begin from 12:07 pm to 12:56 pm. You can worship Lord Shiva in this designated muhurta and chant Shiva Mantras to seek blessings. On this day, Brahma Muhurta will start from 05:01 am to 05:50 am.

Mahashivratri Puja Samagri

While you are planning to do a special Puja on Mahashivratri, here are the Puja samagri you can consider buying beforehand:

Belpatra: Belpatra is one of the important offerings for Lord Shiva. It is believed that offering Belpatra to Lord Shiva results in business progress and increased social prestige.

Bhang: Bhang is also offered to Lord Shiva and is believed to remove obstacles and worries from the house.

Mandar Flower: Offering Mandat flowers keeps eyes and heart problems away.

Datura Flower: Datura flowers and fruits are considered very auspicious to offer to Lord Shiva.

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Mahashivratri Puja Vidhi

According to Shivpuran, the devotee after taking a morning bath should apply tilak of ashes on his forehead and wear Rudraksha rosary around his neck and then visit Shiva temple to worship lord Shiva. After that, he should resolve to fast with devotion and then worship. While worshipping Lord Shiva, anointment should be done with Bilva leaves, honey, milk, curd, sugar and Ganga water. By doing this, all the problems of the person go away and his wishes are fulfilled.

Mahashivratri Puja Timings

Here are the Mahashivratri Puja Timings for 8 and 9 March:

On 8th March - From 06:25 pm to 09:28 pm.

On 9th March- From 09:28 pm to 12:31 am, 12:31 am to 03:34 am, 03:34 am to 06: 37 am

Follow these instructions to make the most of this auspicious occasion.

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