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Shivratri Vs Mahashivratri: The holy festival of Mahashivratri is the biggest celebration of the union of Shiva and Shakti. this time Mahashivratri It will be celebrated on 15th February, the date of which will start at 05:04 PM on 15th February and will end at 05:34 PM on 16th February. According to the Hindu calendar, 'Masik Shivratri' is celebrated on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of every month, but this date of Phalgun month is called 'Mahashivratri'. There are many deep religious, mythological and natural reasons hidden behind its specialness which make it different from other Shivratri. Let us know how?
According to mythological beliefs, Mahashivratri is the special day when the marriage of Mahadev and Mother Parvati took place. It is not just a marriage, but symbolizes the union of Shiva and Shakti. While other Shivratris provide an opportunity for devotion, Mahashivratri reflects the balance of renunciation and family life. On this night, Mahadev performed the Tandava dance, which represents the cycle of creation and destruction. This is the reason that the possibility of getting results from the sadhana done on this night is many times higher than on other nights.
Mahashivratri has great importance from scientific and spiritual point of view also. On this night, the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth is situated in such a way that the energy within the human being naturally starts moving upwards. To take advantage of this natural stretch, it is customary to stay awake this night and sit with the spine straight. This flow of energy is not so powerful in other monthly Shivratris. The level of cosmic energy is very high on the night of Mahashivratri, which can prove to be extremely beneficial for the mental and physical health of humans.
According to another ancient story, on the day of Mahashivratri, Mahadev appeared for the first time in the form of Jyotirlinga, which had neither beginning nor end. This day symbolizes the victory of the light of knowledge over the darkness of ignorance. This night is also called 'Siddha Ratri', in which the worship done directly reaches Mahadev. Other Shivratris are the practice of Sadhana, but Mahashivratri is an opportunity to attain accomplishment and perfection. Abhishek done with a true heart on this day gives rise to a strong possibility of removing all the obstacles in the life of the devotee.
Mahashivratri has special significance because it gives us an opportunity to connect with ourselves. While other Shivratris may be limited to simple rituals, Mahashivratri is dedicated to self-reflection and deep meditation. On this day, by the special grace of Mahadev, a person can overcome his inner disorders like anger, attachment and greed. This night fills the devotees with new energy and positivity, due to which their life starts moving in the right direction. This great festival of worship of Mahadev shows us the path to peace and salvation.
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