Mahashivratri Date 2023 | Auspicious Time | Importance of Rudrabhishek Yagya

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What is MahaShivratri?

Maha Shivratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals which is celebrated on an annual basis to honour the Supreme God Shiva. Literally, it means, 'The great night of Shiva' or Padmarajarathri, on the day before the new moon. It is a notable festival in Hinduism, and this festival is solemn and marks a remembrance of "overcoming darkness and ignorance" in life and the world. On this auspicious day, Lord Shiva is worshiped, a fast is observed and meditation is done to appease Lord Shiva and at some places staying awake all night and chanting the Panchakshari Mantra 'Om Namah Shivaya' and reciting the Shiv Chalisa. devoted to the deity. Unlike most festivals in India, Maha Shivratri is celebrated at the night. In the Hindu religion, Shivratri is celebrated every lunar month, but the festival of Mahashivratri is the one that is held on the 14th day of the month Phalguna, on the 13th night (waning moon). The day occurs in either February or March according to the Gregorian calendar. 

Shivratri Celebration Outside India

Shivratri is not only celebrated in India but is also celebrated outside India with great devotion and purity. In Nepal, it is celebrated in temples all over the country, the most significant one is the Pashupatinath temple. This auspicious day is a national holiday in the country.

In Pakistan also, Shivratri is celebrated with great fervor in the Shree Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple in Karachi where approximately 25000 devotees take part in the celebration. 

Mahashivratri is also popularly celebrated outside South Asia such as by the Indo-Caribbean communities, who spend the grand night in more than 400 Shiva temples in different countries. 

When is MahaShivratri?

Every month, Shivratri falls on the 14th day of the month, one day before the new moon. This year, it is going to be celebrated on 18th February (Saturday). In 2024, it falls on 8 March, in 2025, it is on 25th February and in 2026, it is on 15 February. 

Why Mahashivratri is Celebrated?

Mahashivratri is celebrated to honor Lord Shiva, one of the main deities in Hinduism. It is believed that on this day, Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati were married. Shiva and Parvati are both representations of adoration, strength, and unity. The narrative describes how Lord Shiva married Shakti, his celestial spouse, a second time. Mahashivratri represents marital love, passion, and unity. Shiva and Shakti are two manifestations of the same force, and they can only stand fully or be as powerful as one another. On Maha Shivaratri, married women pray for the well-being of their husbands, while unmarried women pray for a husband like Shiva, considered as the ideal husband.

According to another legend, the dance of primordial creation, preservation, and destruction, known as the Tandava Nritya, is said to have been performed by Shiva for the first time on Maha Shivaratri, according to folklore. Lord Shiva prevented the end of the world by performing this act of devotion. So, the festival is also seen as a celebration of Lord Shiva's victory over evil forces and ignorance. These are the reasons why we celebrate Mahashivratri. 


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What is the Significance of Mahashivratri?

Astrologers believe that on Chaturdashi, the Moon becomes weak. It ceases to be able to give the world energy. But when Lord Shiva is worshipped on Shivaratri, the Moon is strengthened. Furthermore, it promotes happiness, contentment, and success at work because it is so closely related to one's mood. The day is a once-a-year chance to find solutions to all of your life's issues, such as those pertaining to education, wellness, business, and job. Fasting and supplication for long life and good health are the best course of action at this time.

Fortunately, performing the Rudrabhishek Yagya Puja and reciting mantras are said to grant a person a long life and good health. You can unquestionably avoid risks in your life by truly praying. Rudrabhishek Puja can also be performed at any time of the year to ensure the health of your family and yourself.

Rudrabhishek Yagya on Mahashivratri


What is Rudrabhishek Yagya?

It is customary to worship Lord Shiva in his Rudra avatar during the Rudrabhisek Yagya. The Shivalinga is repeatedly bathed with water and other materials during the Rudrabhisek Yagya while the Rudra Suktha, a Vedic mantra, is recited in reverence of Lord Shiva in his Rudra form. This Yagya is regarded as one of the best Pujas in all of the Vedic literature.

Every year, numerous devotees participate in this Yagya for both material and spiritual benefits. Doing a Rudrabhisek Yagya on Mahashivratri is very auspicious because on this day, the cosmic energies are at its highest level bestowing positive vibrations on the worshipers. 




How is Rudrabhishek Yagya Done?

The following steps are involved in performing a Rudrabhishek:-

  • It starts with Ganesh Puja in the morning. 

  • The priests get ready by taking a bath and putting on clean clothes. A Shiva lingam is placed and all the other necessities for puja, such as flowers, incense, and offerings like fruits, sweets, and coconut, are placed in a sacred space.

  • The priest gives the Shiva lingam an abhishekam by pouring sanctified water, milk, ghee, honey, and other gifts over it.

  • Mantra recitation: The priest performs the Abhishekam while reciting mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva, and also recitation of the 200 verses of Rudra from Yajur Veda.

  • Aarti: The priest performs an aarti after the abhishek, which entails waving a lamp (diya) in front of the Shiva lingam while humming devotional hymns.

  • Prasad distribution: The prasad, or blessed offerings, are distributed at the end of the puja ceremony.

Importance of Rudrabhishek Yagya 

According to the Vedic scriptures, a Yagya is one of the powerful ways to reach your prayers to god because any offering of worship made to the divine fire (Agni) is heard by the gods. 
Shiva is the Divine Cosmic Dancer and the source of all good things in life. Because of this, Rudrabhisek Yagya Puja has wonderful results, like wealth and fulfilment, the elimination of negativity, the cleansing of bad karma, and the providing of a shield in life and remedial solution to chronic health disorders, apart from attaining the grace of Lord Shiva.

Benefits of Rudrabhishek Yagya 

  • It lessens the bad impacts of the debilitated moon.
  • Increases the power and usefulness of Punarvasu, Pushya, and Ashlesha Nakshatras while reducing their detrimental effects.
  • Promotes prosperity and harmony in your life.
  • Eliminates negativity, eliminates negative karma, and provides protection in life.
  • Protects followers from evil influences and potential threats.
  • It is beneficial for having a powerful body and a sound mind.
  • It ensures that a shield of protection is available in life to shelter followers from evil influences.
  • Good for the unity of the family. 
For the achievement of your objective, our knowledgeable Vedic Pundits execute Rudrabhisek Pooja and Yagya with the utmost devotion. The location, fruits, leaves, and flowers to be used, as well as the time and place for the Shiv Lingam's Visarjan, are all carefully considered when it comes to this Yagya by "AstroDevam.com"®.


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