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Maha Shivratri 2026: For thousands of years, science has been trying to understand the existence of ‘Shiva’. When the attachment to materialism ends and such a situation arises that even the sense organs become useless, in that situation the void takes shape, and when the void also becomes non-existent, Shiva appears there.
Shiva means beyond zero. When a person renounces material life and meditates with a true heart, he attains Shiva. Mahashivratri is a festival to celebrate the great form of the one and only and supernatural Shiva with joy.
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Know the importance of Mahashivratri from Astrologer Anish Vyas
Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas, Director of Pal Balaji Astrology Institute, Jaipur, Jodhpur, said that Mahashivratri is a religious festival of Hindus, which is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Mahadev i.e. Shiva, the main deity of Hindu religion.
The festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated on Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalgun. On this day, devotees of Shiva and people who have faith in Shiva observe fast and especially worship Lord Shiva. Some beliefs related to Lord Shiva are prevalent regarding Mahashivratri. It is believed that on this special day Lord Shankar was incarnated in the Rudra form of Brahma at midnight.
Many types of beliefs are prevalent regarding Mahashivratri.
It is also believed that on this day, Lord Shiva opened his third eye after performing Tandav and ended the universe with the flame of this eye. Apart from this, at many places this day is also linked with the marriage of Lord Shiva and it is believed that the marriage of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati took place on this auspicious day.
Although there is one Shivratri in every month, but this Shivratri falling on Krishna Chaturdashi of Phalgun month has utmost importance, hence it is called Mahashivratri.
In fact, Mahashivratri is the festival of worship of Lord Bholenath, when religious people worship Mahadev with rituals and receive blessings from him. On this day, a large number of devotees gather in Shiva temples, who consider themselves fortunate after seeing and worshiping Shiva.
Lord Shiva loves cannabis very much
Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that on the day of Mahashivratri, Lord Shiva is worshiped and anointed with various sacred objects and Bilvapatra, Dhatura, Abeer, Gulal, Ber, Umbi etc. are offered.
Lord Shiva is very fond of cannabis, hence many people also offer cannabis to him. After fasting throughout the day and worshiping, fruits are eaten in the evening.
Shivratri is considered the biggest day to worship Lord Shiva. It is said that if you make Bhole happy on this day, all your work is successful and happiness and prosperity comes. Devotees of Bhole worship Lord Shiva in many ways on the day of Shivratri. To please Shiva, there is a rush of devotees in the Shiva temples, who sing the praises of Shiva by offering Bel leaves and water.
Mahashivratri 15 February in Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that according to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated every year on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalgun. Shivratri, which is celebrated on Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month, will be celebrated this time in two auspicious yogas, on 15th February in Triyodashi Yukt Chaturdashi in Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga.
On the day of Mahashivratri, devotees of Lord Shiva observe fast with devotion and faith and worship Shiva-Gauri with rituals. It is said that on the day of Mahashivratri, Lord Bholenath is present in all the Shivlingas present on earth, hence the worship of Shiva done on the day of Mahashivratri gives many times more results.
Actually Mahashivratri is the festival of the night of union of Shiva and Shakti. According to religious beliefs, spiritual powers awaken on the night of Shivratri.
You will get benefit from the measures suggested by astrologer on Mahashivratri.
Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that it is said in the scriptures that by doing astrological remedies on this day, all your problems can be eliminated. Mahadev and Parvati should be worshiped only during the auspicious time on the day of Mahashivratri, only then it gets fruitful results.
Every moment of this day is extremely auspicious. By fasting on this day, unmarried girls get the husband of their choice and the evil of widowhood of married women also gets destroyed. By worshiping Shivalinga on Mahashivratri, the Navagraha defects of the horoscope are pacified, especially the moon-born defects like mental unrest, lack of happiness and health of the mother, relations with friends, delay in getting the pleasure of house and vehicle, heart diseases, eye disorders, leprosy, cold, respiratory diseases, phlegm-pneumonia related diseases and the respect in the society increases.
Offering Belpatra on Shivalinga increases business progress and social prestige. Offering Bhang removes unrest, evil spirits and worries from the house. Mandar flower keeps eye and heart disorders away. By offering Dhatur flowers and fruits on Shivalinga, the danger from drug reactions and poisonous organisms is eliminated.
By offering Shami Patra, there is no harm due to Saturn’s Shadesati, Markesh and transit of inauspicious planets. Therefore, make good use of every moment of Shri Mahashivratri and get relief from the triple heat with the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Char Prahar puja time
First Prahar Puja Time: 06:15 pm to 09:28 pm
Second Prahar Puja Timings: 09:29 PM to 12:41 AM
Tritiya Prahar Puja Timings: From 12:42 midnight to 03:54 am on 16th February
Chaturtha Prahar Puja Timings: February 16, 03:55 am to 07:07 am
Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that if someone wants to strengthen his Sun and want to achieve success in government work, then anoint Shivling with water mixed in a copper pot. To make married life sweet, husband and wife should anoint Shivling.
If Mars is afflicted in your horoscope then anoint Shivlinga with water mixed with turmeric. If the position of Mercury in your horoscope is bad then worship Shiva Parvati. After the worship, feed food to 7 girls and offer water and Tulsi leaves. To strengthen Venus in the horoscope, anoint it with milk and curd. If Saturn is afflicted in the horoscope then anoint it with mustard oil. To strengthen Rahu planet, mix 7 grains of barley in water. Do the consecration.
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Mix honey in water to strengthen Ketu
Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that to strengthen the planet Ketu, anoint Shivling by mixing honey in water. To strengthen the Moon in the horoscope, anoint with raw milk.
To strengthen the planet Jupiter, apply saffron tilak on your forehead and navel. Offer water mixed with saffron, maximum energy is found in Shivling. Along with this, chant Om Namah Shivay 108 times.
Aries: Offer Belpatra.
Taurus: Offer water mixed with milk.
Gemini: Offer water mixed with curd.
Cancer: Offer sandalwood perfume.
Leo: Light a ghee lamp.
Virgo: Do Abhishek by mixing black sesame seeds and water.
Libra: Mix white sandalwood in water.
Scorpio: Offer water and betel leaf.
Sagittarius: Offer Abeer or Gulal.
Capricorn: Offer hemp and datura.
Aquarius: Offer flowers.
Pisces: Anoint with sugarcane juice and saffron.
Importance of Shiva worship-
While worshiping 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.
Mythological significance of Shivratri-
Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that according to mythological belief, Lord Shiva had created protection and destruction on this holy night. It is also believed that on this auspicious day the auspicious marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati took place.
Mahashivratri puja method
Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that according to Shivpuran, after getting up in the morning and after taking bath and evening rituals, the devotee should wear a tilak made of ashes on his head and Rudrakshmala around his neck and should go to the Shiva temple and worship Shivling in the prescribed manner and should offer namaskar to Lord Shiva. After that, he should resolve to observe the fast with devotion in this manner.
turmeric powder
On Shivratri, devotees apply tilak to Lord Shiva through turmeric in the temple. Anyway, turmeric is used in almost every religious function. But turmeric is not offered to Lord Shiva. The reason for this is that turmeric is an item used in female cosmetics and according to the scriptures, Shivlinga is a symbol of masculinity.
red flowers
Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that you must have seen that a lot of flowers are sold outside the temples on Shivratri. But have you noticed that these flowers do not have red colored flowers. Mostly only marigolds are visible. This is because red colored flowers are not offered to Lord Shiva. It is said that offering white flowers pleases Lord Shiva quickly.
Sindoor or Kumkum
Women apply vermillion or kumkum for the long life of their husbands. It is said that Lord Shiva is known as the destroyer, hence vermillion or kumkum should not be applied on Shivalinga. Instead of this you can use sandalwood.
copper pot
Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that this time when you go to offer water to Lord Shiva, use only copper or brass pot, not steel or iron pot.
blowing conch is auspicious
Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that in Hindu religion, conch is considered very sacred and blowing it in every worship and offering water to people through it is considered very auspicious. But it is said that water should not be poured from the conch on Shivalinga. Doing so is considered taboo.
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