Mahashivratri 2022: Date, Puja Timings, Rituals, Significance and Mantras to Help You Seek Blessings Of Lord Shiva
MAHASHIVRATRI 2022: Mahashivratri will be celebrated today on March 1. It is an annual Hindu festival celebrated to honour Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. According to Hindu mythology, the Lord performs the heavenly dance of creation, preservation and destruction on this day, also known as Shiv Tandav. Mahashivratri is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of the Falgun month according to the Hindu calendar.
There are several stories regarding Mahashivratri. One of them says that during Samudra Manthan, a pot emerged from the ocean consisting of poison, which terrified all deities as well as demons. Lord Shiva stepped in to help and drank the poison, thus saving the world.
On this day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were believed to have gotten married. On this occasion, people observe a fast to find suitable life partners. The major Indian festival, observed across the country, also marks the remembrance of ‘overcoming darkness and ignorance in life’. The celebration of this festival originated back in the 5th century. In regions of Kashmir, this festival is celebrated by the name Har-ratri.
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