Mumbai: Mahashivratri is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s divine union. This year, Mahashivratri will be observed on February 26, 2025, which falls on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. Devotees across the country mark this sacred occasion with special prayers, fasting, and rituals to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings. It is believed that performing certain rituals on this day can invoke Lord Shiva’s divine grace and help fulfil wishes.
Observing specific rituals and remedies on Mahashivratri is believed to bring prosperity, remove obstacles, and bestow divine blessings.
Auspicious Rituals to Perform on Mahashivratri
Here are some beneficial practices to follow on this sacred occasion:
1. Lighting a Lamp in the Evening
It is considered highly auspicious to light a lamp (diya) in a Shiva temple during the evening, especially during Pradosh Kaal. Keeping this lamp burning throughout the night is believed to eliminate financial troubles and attract wealth and prosperity.
2. Making a Shivling from Flour
On Mahashivratri, devotees can create 11 Shivlings using flour and perform abhishek (ritual bathing) with water 11 times. This simple yet powerful ritual is said to bless childless couples with offspring and bring happiness to marital life.
3. Feeding Green Fodder to Nandi (Bull)
According to Hindu mythology, Nandi, the sacred bull, is Lord Shiva’s devoted vehicle. Feeding green fodder to a bull on Mahashivratri is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and relief from obstacles in life.
4. Donating Food and Grains
Offering food or grains to the poor and needy on Mahashivratri is considered an act of great virtue. It is believed that this act ensures a lifetime of abundance in both food and wealth while also bringing peace to one’s ancestors’ souls.
5. Offering Bel Patra (Bilva Leaves) to Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva is especially fond of Bel Patra (Bilva leaves). Writing “Om Namah Shivaya” on 21 Bel Patras with sandalwood paste and offering them to a Shivling on Mahashivratri is said to fulfil desires and grant divine blessings.
6. Worshiping with Shami Leaves and Jasmine Flowers
Shami leaves are considered dear to Lord Shiva, and offering them during Mahashivratri puja is believed to attract immense wealth and prosperity. Additionally, offering jasmine flowers to Lord Shiva on this day is said to enhance spiritual benefits.
7. Performing Rudrabhishek and Chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Performing Rudrabhishek (ritual bathing of the Shivling with sacred items) on Mahashivratri is believed to remove obstacles and bring divine protection. Chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra on this day is said to ensure good health, longevity, and liberation from fears and negativity.
Mahashivratri is a powerful spiritual occasion to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. By observing these sacred rituals and remedies, devotees can attract positivity, overcome difficulties, and invite prosperity into their lives. Whether through fasting, prayers, or acts of kindness, every sincere effort made on this day is believed to bring divine rewards.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not independently verify the religious significance of these rituals.)
Mahashivratri 2025 falls on February 26. Discover sacred rituals, from lighting lamps to Rudrabhishek, to attract wealth, peace, and divine blessings from Lord Shiva. Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
