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Mahashivratri 2022, an auspicious Hindu festival, will be celebrated on March 1, 2022 this year.
MahaShivratri is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu religion. It is known by several names such as “The great night of Shiva”, Padmarajarathi, etc. The festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this day, devotees of Lord Shiva observe a strict fast and do different religious activities. It is believed that those who observe fast on MahaShivratri get blessings from Lord Shiva and rid of all his previous sins and misdeed. It is also said that MahaShivratri marks the anniversary of the cosmic dance (Tandava) performed by Lord Shiva. This post is just for you if you want to gain knowledge about MahaShivratri 2022. Here, we will discuss complete details such as date, timing, vrat katha, etc. of MahaShivratri 2022.
As per the Hindu calendar. Shivratri is celebrated on the 14th day of every month i.e. one day before the new moon date. In total, there are 12 shivratri’s in a year. Out of all these Shivratri, Maha Shivratri is the most important one. Generally, Maha Shivratri falls in the month of February and March. It is often said that devotees must worship the lord on MahaShivratri as per the Shubh Muhurat only. Given below are the date and times of celebrating MahaShivratri in 2022.
| Maha Shivratri 2022 Date in India | March 1, 2022 |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Nishita Kaal Puja Time | March 2, 2022 (12: 08 AM to 12: 58 AM) |
| Duration | 50 Minutes |
| Shivaratri 2022 Parana Time | 2nd March 2022 (6:45 AM) |
| Ratri First Prahar Puja Timing | 1st March 2022 (6:21 PM to 9:27 PM) |
| Ratri Second Prahar Puja Timing | 1st March 2022 (9:27PM) to 2nd March 2022 (12:33 AM) |
| Ratri Third Prahar Puja Timing | 2nd March 2022 (12:33 AM to 3:39 AM) |
| Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Timing | 2nd March 2022 (3:39 AM to 6:45 AM) |
| Beginning of Chaturdashi Tithi | 1st March 2022 (03: 16 AM) |
| End of Chaturdashi Tithi | 2nd March 2022 (01: 00 AM) |
Shivratri is quite different from MahaShivratri. The difference between the same is explained below.
As per Hindu rituals, Shivratri is celebrated on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha. It is also called Pradosh. There are 12 total Shivratri in a year. On the other hand, Maha Shivratri is celebrated only once in a year. Here, “Maha” means great. It is celebrated on the 4th day of Krishna Paksha in Falgun month. The mention of Maha Shivratri is available in the Shiv Puran. It is believed that those who observe fast and do worship on Maha Shivratri get all his wishes fulfilled.
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