MahaShivratri 2022, When is MahaShivratri 2022? Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Timings, And More

Q: 1. What is the date of Mahashivratri in 2022?

March 1is going to be the date of Mahashivratri in 2022.

Mahashivratri 2022 is around the corner, and every Lord Shiva devotee is looking forward to the date of Mahashivratri 2022. Mahashivratri is observed all over India and is a festival of Hindus celebrated with great enthusiasm. That means every state in India has its way of celebrating Mahashivaratri 2022. So let’s get into the article to know more about MahaShivratri 2022, Puja Date, Timings, Check When is MahaShivratri 2022.

by J Nandhini | Updated Feb 28, 2022

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MahaShivratri 2022

Shivaratri is a great festival celebrating the union of Shiva and Shakti. According to the South Indian calendar, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated on Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha in the month of Magha. Masik Shivaratri in the month of Phalguna, on the other hand, is known as Maha Shivaratri in the North Indian calendar. The naming convention of the lunar month differs in both calendars. However, North and South Indians both celebrate Maha Shivaratri on the same day. It will be observed on March 1, 2022, this year.

Mahashivratri 2022 Date And Time

Tithi and Pooja	Time and Date
Mahashivratri date	March 1, 2022, Tuesday
Chaturdashi Tithi Starts	3:16 AM on March 1, 2022,
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends	01:00 AM on March 2, 2022,
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time	06:21 PM to 09:27 PM
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time	09:27 PM to 12:33 AM, Mar 2, 2022,
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time	12:33 AM to 03:39 AM, Mar 2, 2022,
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time	03:39 AM to 06:45 AM, Mar 2, 2022,
Shivratri Parana Time	06:45 AM on Mar 2, 2022,

Significance Of Mahashivratri 2022

Mahashivratri is the night when Lord Shiva is believed to perform the dance of primordial creation, destruction, and preservation, also known in Hinduism as Tandava Nritya. Some believe that Lord Shiva saved the world from destruction, while others believe Shiva drank poisonous negativity to save and protect the world. The festival is marked by offering milk and bel leaves to Shiva's Lingam, and the pandits chant the famous prayer "Om Namah Shivay" while performing the pujas.

Importance Of Mahashivratri 2022

According to religious beliefs, worshiping Lord Shiva on this day by law brings about the desired results and removes all troubles. On the day of Mahashivratri, there is a four-hour period of worship. On this day, night worship is also performed, but it is essential for the four Pahar worship. It is believed that by worshiping Char Pahar, a person is cleansed of all four sins. And Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha have all been attained. On the day of Mahashivratri, four Pahar Pujas are performed, beginning in the evening and lasting until Brahma Muhurta the next day.

Mahashivratri 2022 Vrat Puja Vidhi

1. Fill an earthenware pot halfway with water or milk. Put some Bael leaves, Datura-Aak flowers, rice, and so on in it, and then offer it to Shiva Ling. If there is no Shiv temple nearby, worship should be performed at home by making a Shivaling out of the mud.

2. On this day, recite Shiv Purana and chant Mahamrityunjaya or the 5-letter Shiva Mantra Om Namah Shivaya. Furthermore, one should remain awake throughout Mahashivratri's night.

3. According to traditional rituals, the best time to perform Mahashivratri Pujan is during? Nishith Kaal? On the other hand, Devotees can perform the Puja at their leisure during all four Prahars of the night.

The Lingam And The Bel Tree Of Mahashivratri 2022

The Linga is believed to be worshiped during Maha Shivratri, which is frequently found in temples. Flowers, milk, and bel leaves are used to worship the linga. The bel leaves are an essential part of Mahashivratri 2022 worship because Lord Shiva was fond of them. When worshiping the Lingam, one will always come across bel leaves. During MahaShivratri, huge crowds gather in India's temples. The ceremonies are trendy among Hindu women because it is believed that wishes for pregnancy or marriage are mostly granted. Apart from that, all other casts, regardless of their bifurcation, celebrate this festival by devoting time to Lord Shiva during the festival.

Mahashivratri 2022 Fast Do's

On a fast day, one should wake up early in the morning, two hours before sunrise, which is also called Brahma Muhurta.
After waking up, one should take a bath and wear clean clothes, preferably white. Then, a Sankalp of observing the whole day with dedication and devotion is taken. They can take Sankalp by taking some rice and water in their palm.
People who are suffering from certain health conditions or are on medication should consult their doctor before fasting.
People observing the fast are advised to do 'Om Namah Shivaya chanting several times a day.
On Shivaratri day, devotees should take a second bath in the evening before doing shiv puja. Shiva puja should be done during the night, and devotees should break the fast the next day after taking a bath.
Milk, datura flower, belpatra, sandalwood paste, yogurt, honey, ghee, sugar should be offered to the Shivling during the puja.
Devotees should break the fast between sunrise and before the end of Chaturdashi Tithi to get the maximum benefit of the Vrat, as per Drikpanchang.

Mahashivratri 2022 Fast Don'ts

One should not consume food made of wheat, rice, pulses as it is strictly prohibited during the fast.
Non-vegetarian food, garlic, the onion should also be avoided.
One should not offer coconut water to Shivling.

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Mahashivratri 2022 - FAQ

1. What is the date of Mahashivratri in 2022?

March 1 is going to be the date of Mahashivratri in 2022.

2. How long does Mahashivratri last?

Mahashivratri lasts for three to ten days based on the Hindu lunisolar calendar.

3. How is Maha Shivratri celebrated?

The festival is celebrated by offering milk and bel leaves to the lingam of Shiva and the famous prayer, “Om Namah Shivay”, is chanted by the pandits while performing the pujas.

4. How is the Linga worshipped?

The linga is worshipped with flowers, milk, and bel leaves.

5. What does Maha Shivratri mean?

The meaning of Mahashivratri is the Great Night of Shiva.