Mahashivaratri is one of the most sacred and important festivals of Hinduism. This festival is considered to be the most auspicious occasion to worship Lord Shiva and get his grace. According to the Shiva Purana, every wish of the devotees fulfills every wish of the devotees by duly worshiping Lord Shiva on the day of Mahashivaratri. In this article, we will tell you about the 5 special works done on the day of Mahashivaratri, which will be helpful in fulfilling your wishes.
The festival of Mahashivaratri is celebrated on Krishna Chaturdashi of Phalgun month. This day is considered extremely special for Lord Shiva. According to the Shiva Purana, on this day Lord Shiva had drunk the poison emanating from the ocean churning and saved the entire creation. Apart from this, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati were married on this day. Therefore, worshiping Shivling and fasting on the day of Mahashivaratri has special significance.
1. Take care of bathing and cleanliness in the morning
It is considered extremely auspicious to get up early in the morning on the day of Mahashivaratri. Putting sesame in Ganga water or ordinary water and bathing causes the body and mind to purify. According to the Shiva Purana, worshiping Lord Shiva with cleanliness and purity brings his grace.
2. Do Jalabhishek of Shivling
It is considered the most important to perform Jalabhishek of Shivling on the day of Mahashivaratri. It is said in the Shiva Purana that Lord Shiva is pleased by anointing the Shivling with milk, curd, ghee, honey and Ganga water. During Abhishek, the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” should be chanting. This destroys all the sins of the devotees and fulfills wishes.
3. Offer Belpatra, Dhatura and cannabis
Lord Shiva is very dear to Belpatra, Dhatura and cannabis. On the day of Mahashivaratri, offering Belpatra, Dhatura and cannabis on Shivling, Lord Shiva gets special grace. According to the Shiva Purana, while offering Belpatra, it should be kept in mind that it contains three leaves. This brings happiness, prosperity and peace in the lives of devotees.
4. Do the night awake and chant Shiva mantras
On the day of Mahashivaratri, it is considered extremely fruitful to awaken the night. It is told in the Shiva Purana that by worshiping Lord Shiva on this night and chanting Shiva mantras, all the sufferings of the devotees are removed. By chanting the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” 108 times, Lord Shiva gets the grace.
5. Importance of donation and service
On the day of Mahashivaratri, charity and service have special significance. According to Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva is pleased by donating food, clothes and other essential items to the poor and the needy on this day. Apart from this, serving in temples and helping Shiva devotees also attain virtue.
Fasting on Mahashivaratri has special significance. Only fruit should be done during the fast and consume satvic food. According to the Shiva Purana, keeping a fast brings positive energy in the mind and body of the devotees. The festival of Mahashivratri is the most auspicious occasion to get the grace of Lord Shiva. According to the Shiva Purana, worshiping Shivalinga, Jalabhishek and night awakening on this day fulfills every wish of the devotees. Therefore, on the day of Mahashivaratri, do these 5 works and get the grace of Lord Shiva.
Reference:
– Shiva Purana
– Religious texts and beliefs
By reading this article, you must have understood the importance of Mahashivratri and the special works done on this day. Celebrate this festival with full devotion and devotion and get the grace of Lord Shiva.
