In Hinduism, Mahashivratri is considered a special spiritual festival, which is celebrated on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Falgun month. On this day, devotees immerse themselves in the worship of Lord Shiva and observe fasts and night vigils. In the scriptures, this night has been described as divine and fruitful, because it is believed that on this day all sins are destroyed by Shiva Bhakti and salvation is attained. The night of Mahashivratri is also very important for Tantra practitioners, because during this time they perform special Tantra rituals to awaken their Sadhana and Siddhis.
Abhishekam of Shivling, chanting of mantras and meditation are considered to be especially fruitful on this day. This holy night provides spiritual energy to the devotees and brings positivity and peace in their lives.
Importance of Night Sadhana on Mahashivratri
Staying awake on the night of Mahashivratri purifies the soul and opens the path to spiritual progress. Talking to Local 18, Pandit Anand Bhardwaj said that on this night the flow of energy in the body is upward, due to which the effect of meditation and sadhana increases manifold. By worshipping Shiva, we can remove the negativity within us.
The night of Mahashivratri is special for Tantra practitioners
Mahashivratri is very important not only for ordinary devotees but also for tantra practitioners. On this night, they perform special tantra rituals to awaken their siddhis and increase their power. Usually tantra practitioners stay away from the eyes of people, but on this divine night, they are seen immersed in Shiva Bhakti. It is believed that the devotee who worships Lord Shiva with a true heart on this night, all his wishes are fulfilled.
Night worship ritual
On Mahashivratri, night vigil and Shiva worship are considered especially fruitful. On this day, devotees should worship Shiva in these ways:
Go to Shiva temple and worship – On the night of Mahashivratri, go to Shiva temple and anoint Lord Shiva and meditate.
Perform Panchamrit Abhishek – Anoint the Shiv Linga with milk, curd, ghee, honey and Ganga water.
Offer holy materials – Offer Belpatra, Dhatura, Bhaang and fruits on Shivling.
Worship in all four watches – Worshiping Shiva in all four watches on this night is considered extremely auspicious.
Sing Bhajans and chant mantras – Sing Bhajans and chant mantras collectively and chant the mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’.
Do meditation and penance – Doing meditation and sadhana on this day leads to spiritual experiences.
Mahashivaratri: The path to salvation and accomplishment
This auspicious night of Mahashivratri provides an opportunity to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva and to make spiritual progress. While for devotees, this is a night of devotion and meditation, for Tantra practitioners, this is a special opportunity to awaken Siddhis. The meditation done on this day can bring new spiritual heights in a person's life. Therefore, Jagran, meditation and Shiva Aradhana must be done on Mahashivratri.
