Maha Shivaratri dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the most significant Hindu festivals and is celebrated by his devotees across the globe. The auspicious day is of special significance because it marks his martial union with Goddess Parvati , who is also referred to as Shakti.
Meaning Shiva’s night, Maha Shivaratri falls on Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha in month of Magha in the South Indian calendar or the Amavasyant Hindu lunar calendar. However according to North Indian calendar or the Poornimant lunar calendar, Maha Shivaratri is the Masik(monthly) Shivaratri in month of Phalguna. If we were to go by the Gregorian calendar, the day falls on February 13 and extends until February 14.
Here’s taking a look at the Maha Shivaratri 2018 Puja Timings, Tithi and Vidhi:
Maha Shivaratri 2018 Tithi:
According to Drikpanchang.com, the Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 10:34 PM on February 13th and ends at 00:46 AM on February 15th.
Maha Shivaratri 2018 Puja Timings:
The best time to do Puja on Mahashivaratri is known as the Nishikant Kaal Puja. This is that time when the Lord Shiva is believed to have appeared on earth in the form of a Shiva Linga. This year, the Nishita Kaal Puja time is between 12:09 AM to 01:01AM. The puja duration is spread over 51 minutes only.
Maha Shivaratri 2018 Prahar timings:
First Prahar Puja Time = 6:05 PM to 9:20 PM (Feb 13th)
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 9:20 PM to 12:35 AM.
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 12.25 AM to 3.49 AM.
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 3.49 AM to 7.04 AM.
Maha Shivaratri 2018 Parana Timing is as follows:
7:04 AM to 3:20 PM.
Maha Shivaratri Puja Vidhi
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