Happy Maha Shivratri 2023: Significance, Date, Celebratory Rituals and Quotes

The festival of Maha Shivratri has a special significance in Indian culture. Indians worship Lord Shiva on the auspicious day of Maha Shivratri. To honour the Lord, the Hindu community observes this festival. The fourteenth day of each lunar month or the day before the full moon is supposedly designated as Shivratri every year. It is also believed that on this night, Lord Shiva performs Tandav and marries Shakti.

In 2023, Maha Shivaratri will be observed on February 18. As the festival of Maha Shivratri is almost a month away, know the important details about the festival.

This year, Shani Pradosh Vrat is occurring at the same time as Mahashivratri. Lord Shiva bestows the blessing of having a son upon those who observe the Shani Pradosh fast.

Maha Shivaratri Puja 2023

The Maha Shivratri Muhurat is in effect the entire day on this auspicious day. All day long, many individuals recite the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra in their prayers. You can worship Lord Shiva anytime. On Maha Shivaratri, the time for Nishita Kaal Puja is starting at 12:09 at night and will be in effect till late night at 01:00 am.

Maha Shivratri Importance

On Maha Shivratri, it is believed that individuals who worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati will be freed from their marital problems. Additionally, the Maha Shivratri Vrat is considered auspicious if you desire to atone for your sins from this life and past lives.

Maha Shivaratri 2023 date

This year, the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month is starting from 08.02 pm on Saturday, 18 February. Chaturdashi Tithi will end the next day February 19, Sunday, at 04:18 in the evening.

Maha Shivratri Putra Prapti Yog

It is a remarkable coincidence that Pradosh Vrat and Mahashivaratri are going to be observed simultaneously this year. As Pradosh Vrat falls on a Saturday this time, it is also known as Shani Pradosh. The Shani Pradosh Vrat is observed by people in order to conceive a son. On this day, Lord Shiva bestows the blessing of a son upon those who fast.

Maha Shivaratri Vrat 2023 Parana time

Those who begin their Maha Shivaratri fast on February 18 will finish it on February 19, the following day. The Paran of Maha Shivaratri fast on February 19 will begin at 06.59 am and can be completed at any time between 03.24 pm.

Happy Mahashivratri Quotes, Message 2023

• May Lord Shiva bless you with health, wealth and prosperity Best wishes for Mahashivratri.
• May Lord Shiva always bless you with grace, kindness, and opulence.
• May Lord Shiva shower his divine blessings on you and your family.  Happy Mahashivaratri to you.
• May you be blessed with all the good things in life by Lord Shiva.  Happy Mahashivaratri.
• May Lord Shiva shower his blessings on you and your family on this auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri. happy mahashivratri 2023
• May Lord Shiva bless you with joy, peace, and harmony on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, Wishing you and your family a very Happy Mahashivratri.
• May Lord Shiva shower his divine love on you and your family on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. Happy Mahashivratri.
• May Lord Shiva be always there to guide you through the good and bad times of your life. Best wishes to you on Mahashivratri.
• May you and your loved ones always be surrounded by the love and blessings of Lord Shiva. Best wishes to you on Maha Shivratr.i
• May the divine energy of Lord Shiva always be there to bring positivity in your life. Wishing you a blessed and beautiful Maha Shivratri.
• I wish that this auspicious occasion of Shivratri fills your life with positivity by destroying all the darkness and problems around you, may the chanting of Om Namah Shivay bless you and your loved ones against all negativities.  Best wishes to you on Mahashivratri.
• Let us pray to Lord Shiva to celebrate this auspicious day with our loved ones, Let us chant mantras and seek his blessings for a blissful and successful life. With all my heart, I wish you a very Happy Maha Shivratri. 

What you must do on Maha Shivratri

1. If possible, observe a vigil on Shivratri. Do not sleep throughout the night and spend the night contemplating on spirituality.
2. Listen to stories of Lord Shiva, sing songs, chant mantras and meditate.
3. Visit Shiva temples. In most Shiva temples, a prayer is performed throughout the night. Participate in the nightly prayers.
4. If possible, you can also perform prayers and pujas at home. Start the puja after sunset on Shivratri and continue to do puja till the sunrise.
5. Offering Bilva leaves, white colour flowers, water from the Ganges, sacred ash, sandalwood paste, and milk to Shiva. It is considered auspicious.
6. At the end of Shivratri puja, donate Prasad, food, clothes and other items to the poor and needy.

What you must not do on Maha Shivratri

1. Unlike some other kinds of festivals, Shivratri is not meant for making merry and feasting. Contemplate on the Lord, visit temples, do Shiv puja at home and spend the time in spiritual activities.
2. Do not sleep during Shivratri if you are observing a complete fast. Stay vigil throughout the night and sing the divine glories and chant the mantras of the Lord.
3. Do not kill the time during Shivratri by watching movies or wasting time on gaming. Abstain from any kind of indulgence. Devote the time only to worship the Lord with full focus and devotion.
4. Never resort to falsehood and quarrels. Do not eat non-vegetarian food. Abstain from alcohol and any other kind of addictive stuff.