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Mahashivratri 2024: The Hindu Festival Honoring Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Celebrated on 8th March, Friday. This auspicious occasion is marked by grand celebrations in temples across India, where devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva, the destroyer and the compassionate deity of the universe. Mahashivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalgun according to the Hindu calendar. Maha Shivratri 2024: Know date, history, significance, timing, other details Mahashivratri 2024: Date and time Mahashivratri will be celebrated on 8 March. Mahashivratri 2024: Puja time Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 09:57 pm on 8 March Chaturdashi Tithi ends at 06:17 pm on 9 March. Nishita Kaal Puja is 2:07 am to 12:56 am on 9 March And, Shivaratr...

Mahashivratri festival venerates Lord Shiva. The fasting guidelines encompass Nirjala Vrat (abstaining from both food and water), Phalahara Vrat (consumption of teas, fruits, and dry fruits), and Samapta (Phalahara + 1 meal). Essential practices include a sacred bath, puja, mantra chanting, and adopting a sattvik lifestyle. Performing rituals like Jalabhishekam, reciting Shiv Chalisa, engaging in meditation, and offering bhog prasad hold significance. It's crucial to note that observing the Nirjala Fast entails abstaining from both food and water during the fasting period. Guidelines for Mahashivratri Fasting: As the Mahashivratri festival approaches, individuals are gearing up to celebrate one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals dedicated to worshiping Lord Shiva. Many are consideri...

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Mahashivratri 2024: Know the ‘Puja’ timing, Fasting rules, Offerings to Lord Shiva, other details

Mahashivratri 2024: Guidelines for Fasting on Mahashivratri 2024 and How to Follow the Maha Shivratri Fast