Hindus observe Maha Shivaratri, also known as Padmarajarathri or ‘The Great Night of Shiva’, annually as a festival to honor Lord Shiva. Devotees do various religious activities in order to please Lord Shiva on this day, including worshipping him and observing a strict fast. A person is also believed to be blessed with Moksha or salvation if he or she pleases Lord Shankara on Shivaratri day.
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On this day, Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati. Shiva is said to have entered deep meditation after Sati died. Sati reincarnated as Parvati to become the consort of Lord Shiva. As a result, Mahashivratri marks the union of Shiva and Parvati on the 14th of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalguna.
MAHA SHIVRATRI 2023: DATE
Maha Shivratri 2023 will be celebrated on Saturday, February 18th.
Maha Shivratri is the most important of the 12 Shivratris celebrated in a year and is celebrated in February or March, depending on the position of the planets. Every month, Shivratri falls on the 14th day of the month, one day before the new moon.
