It marks the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, who is believed to be the reincarnation of Goddess Sati. Devotees observe the Shivratri vrat with sincerity and dedication. Here’s everything you need to know about the correct date, shubh muhurat, parana time, and the significance of this auspicious festival.
Every year, devotees of Shiva observe the sacred festival of Maha Shivaratri in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February–March), on the Chaturdashi tithi (fourteenth night) of the waning moon. This year, the festival will be celebrated on Sunday, February 15.
Maha Shivaratri carries deep religious and spiritual significance. It represents the triumph of light over ignorance, and devotees believe that worshipping Lord Shiva and observing a night-long vigil on this auspicious occasion helps attain awareness and spiritual enlightenment. It is also believed that Lord Shiva performed the Tandav, the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, on this sacred night.
