Mahashivratri 2024: Know About The Dos And Don'ts Suggested By The Expert

The devotees of the Sanatan Dharm celebrate Mahashivratri every year with full devotion and worship Lord Shiva with proper rituals. This year, it will be celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month, i.e., March 8. 

Following the rules mentioned in the ancient scriptures that are associated with this day can be very beneficial and auspicious for you. Let us know what you are advised to do on this day and what you are prohibited to do from Astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi through this article.

What To Do On Mahashivratri 2024?

• You are advised to observe a fast on the day of Mahashivratri and worship Lord Shiva to attract happiness and prosperity.
• Also, visit the temple of Lord Shiva and offer water to Shivling, preferably in the morning.
• Listen to or recite the Vrat Katha and meditate on Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
• You should use Belpatra and flowers while worshipping Lord Shiva to please him and receive his blessings.
• It is also recommended to donate sweets, blankets, food etc., to the needy on Mahashivratri.
• The expert suggested that you should dedicatedly perform Bhajan-Kirtan on this day to please Bholenath (Benefits Of Chanting Om Namah Shivay).

What Not To Do On Mahashivratri 2024?

• You must not consume meat or alcohol on Mahashivratri and stick to a Sattvic diet.

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• You should also refrain from negative elements like jealousy and lying.
• It is believed that if you hurt any bird or animal, especially on this day, it infuriates Lord Shiva.
• You should try to maintain peace and harmony at home and not indulge in any conflicts.
• You should not use any metal other than copper to offer water to Shivling (Chants For Performing Jal Abhishekam Of Shivling).

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