Mahashivratri 2025: In Hinduism, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are considered a symbol of faith, belief, ideal marriage, and love. By worshiping and meditating on them daily, there is happiness and prosperity in the married life of the devotee, as well as Mahadev is also pleased. But to get the special blessings of Bholenath and Parvati, the day of Shivaratri and Mahashivratri is considered the most auspicious. It is believed that by worshiping the pair of Shiva-Parvati on Mahashivratri, all the troubles of the devotee are resolved, as well as the problems of love life also start ending.

According to the Panchang, the festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated every year on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Falgun month. This time Mahashivratri is on 26 February 2025. During this time some people call Mahashivratri as Shivaratri. But it is not appropriate to understand so. These are two different festivals that have their special significance. In such a situation, let us know the difference between Shivaratri and Mahashivratri through this article.

Difference between Mahashivratri and Shivaratri

According to religious texts, the festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated once a year, which falls on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalgun. This date is celebrated as the 'wedding anniversary' of the marriage of Mahadev and Goddess Parvati, it is also called the day of the Shiva-Parvati union. At the same time, Shivaratri falls on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha every month. On this day, there is a law to worship Bholenath. It is believed that by doing Jalabhishek on Shivling on Shivratri, happiness, and prosperity reside in the life of the devotee.

Mahashivratri Date 2025

The Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month will start on 26 February at 11:08 am. The date will end on 27 February 2025 at 08:54 am. Based on the Udaya Tithi, the festival of Mahashivratri will be celebrated on 26 February 2025.

Auspicious time for Jalabhishek

According to the Panchang, the auspicious time for Jalabhishek on Shivling on Mahashivratri is from 6:47 am to 9:42 am. After this, Jalabhishek will take place from 11:6 am to 12:35 pm. At the same time, the auspicious time for Jalabhishek in the evening is from 3:25 pm to 6:8 pm.

Mahashivratri Puja Muhurat

Brahma Muhurat - 05:17 to 06:05 in the morning on 26 February

First Prahar Puja Time of the Night - 06:29 in the evening to 09:34 in the night

Second Prahar Puja Time of the Night - 09:34 in the night to 12:39 in the morning on 27 February

Third Prahar Puja Time of the Night - 12:39 in the night to 03:45 in the morning on 27 February

Fourth Prahar Puja Time of the Night - 03:45 in the morning to 06:50 in the morning on 27 February

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