Monthly Shivaratri falls on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha every month. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of a linga on the eve of Mahashivratri. The Shiva Linga was first worshiped by Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. Shivratri is a festival to celebrate the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. This day is celebrated once in every month and Maha Shivratri is celebrated once in a year.
While January 1 is considered as the new year according to the English calendar, Maha Shivratri also marks the new year for the devotees of Lord Shiva. This year Mahashivratri is on 1st March in the month of Falgun according to the Hindu calendar.
Devotees can start observing monthly Shivratri from Maha Shivratri and then observe fast on Krishna Chaturdashi every month. They believe that keeping the fast showers the blessings of Lord Shiva on them and they complete difficult and impossible tasks. Devotees should wake up in the night and worship Lord Shiva at midnight to impress him and get his blessings.
Unmarried women observe a fast to get married on this day and pray for a worthy husband. Married women observe a fast to maintain peace and love in marriage.
Worship method and material
The worship materials or items required for the monthly Shivaratri puja are flowers, fruits, curd, desi ghee, honey, Ganga water and bael leaves.
Get up early in the morning and put on clean clothes after taking a bath. Light a lamp in the temple of the house. Pray to the idols or image of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Chant the mantra “O Namah Shivaya”. Offer prasad to Lord Shiva and offer bhog to the people.
auspicious time
Bhadrapada Monthly Shivratri is falling on Thursday, August 25. The exact Muhurta is from 10:37 am to 12:23 pm on 25th August, 26th August.
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