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Maha Shivratri 2024
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Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. As per the Hindu Calendar, it is celebrated in the month of Phalguna (February/March). This Year, 8th March will be celebrated as Mahashivratri. According to ancient Hindu scriptures, Mahashivaratri is the divine union of Shiva and Shakti.
This auspicious night is believed to eliminate ignorance and darkness in life. The origin of Maha Shivratri is mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures like Shiva Purana and Skanda Purana. Lord Shiva’s divine dance ‘Tandava’ is also associated with the night of Maha Shivratri.
The devotees of Lord Shiva visit Shiva temples and recite Shiva Panchakshari mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’, Shiva tandava stotram, and Mahamrityunjaya mantra to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Several devotees observe fast and perform puja and rituals to please Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva can be pleased solely by offering bel patra and water on the holy Shiva Linga.
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The tithi of Mahashivratri begins on 18th February 2023, at 8:02 pm and ends on February 19th, 2023 at 4:18 pm. According to the Hindu Calendar, Mahashivratri is observed a day before the new moon. Devotees visit Jyotirlinga to offer prayers to Lord Shiva and to seek his divine grace.
There are several legends associated with the festival of Mahashivratri. One of the popular legends associated with Mahashivratri is that it is that day when Lord Shiva swallowed the poison to protect the universe from destruction during Samundra Manthan (churning of the ocean of milk) which gave his throat the blue colour and he was referred as ‘Neelkantha Mahadev’.
The sacred night of Mahashivratri holds great significance for sadhus and spiritual gurus. On this day, people practice sadhana before sunrise and sunset. It is believed that fasting on the day of Mahashivratri brings peace and purifies the soul.
The celebrations of Mahashivratri can be observed all across India.
Here we list down divine messages and wishes to help you celebrate the festival of Mahashivratri with joy and a great festive spirit. Text your loved ones with these beautiful Mahashivratri wishes.
Mahashivratri 2024 wishes
1 May Lord Shiva answer all your prayers!
Have a blessed Mahashivratri
Om Namah Shivaya
2 On this auspicious occasion may the blessings of Lord Shiva be with you and your family. Happy Mahashivratri
3 Let us celebrate Maha Shivratri, the night of the divine union of Shiva and Shakti. May Mahadev and Maa Parvati bless you and your family. Happy Mahashivratri
4 May lord Shiva bless you and your family. Happy Mahashivratri 2024!
5 May Lord Rudra always shower his divine blessings on you and your family. Happy Mahashivratri !
6 On the auspicious day of Maha Shivratri, May Mahadev fulfill all your dreams and wishes. Happy Maha Shivratri!
7 May Lord Shiva bless you with great strength, good health and good luck. Happy Mahashivratri
8 Wish you all a very happy Maha Shivratri! May Lord Shiva bless you all with lots And
lots of success. Happy Maha Shivratri
9 May Mount Kailash and the trident (trishul) of Lord Shiva guide you towards enlightenment and great opportunities in life. Happy Maha Shivratri
10 On this auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, let us pray that Lord Shiva continues to shower his blessings and love on our family! Happy Maha hivratri
11 May the holy chants of ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ bring positivity and good luck to you and your family. I extend the warm wishes of Mahashivaratri to you and your family!
12 Happy Mahashivaratri ! Har Har Mahadev
13 May the sacred day of Mahashivratri connect you to Lord Shiva and bless your days with miracles. Happy Mahashivratri!
14 As we celebrate the festival of Maha Shivratri, I pray that Lord Shiva fulfills all your dreams and wishes.
15 May all your prayers be granted by Shiva! This Shivratri may Lord Shiva shower his blessings on you. Happy Maha Shivratri !
16 Har Har Mahadev May Lord Shiva’s guidance follow you always. Happy Maha SHivratri !
17 Let us worship the Lord Shiva and promise to be more compassionate and loving. Happy Mahashivratri !
18 On this sacred night, may Lord Shiva shower his love on you.
19 As we chant the name of Lord Shiva, may all negativity be destroyed. May all your prayers be answered. I hope this festival adds positivity to your life.
20 May Lord Shiva’s grace illuminates your path. By chanting the name of Lord Shiva, the negative energies are all destroyed.
21 May the divine light of Shiva shine upon you. May you have a blessed and joyful Shivratri.
22 May Bholenath always protects you and your family. May the sacred chants of Mahashivratri resonate in your heart. Happy Mahashivratri
23 May the blessings of Mahashivratri bring abundance and great fortune. I wish with the divine grace of Lord Shiva, may success and golden opportunities knock on the doors sooner in your life
24 May the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri fills your life with love, beauty, and prosperity.
25 May the divine energy of Mahashivratri bring peace and spiritual transformation in your life. May the divine light of Shiva guide you today and always.
26 May the sacred chants of Lord Shiva eliminate all darkness and usher in the new beginnings in your life. I extend my warm wishes to you and your family. May Mahadev take away all your pain and bless you with his eternal love and grace.
27 On this holy night, may your prayers be answered. Let the night of Shiva bring a wave of joy and purity into your life.
28 May the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri fills your life with immense growth and a bright future.
29 In the yogic culture, Shiva is seen as ‘Adi Yogi’- the source of divine enlightenment. Mahashivaratri is the best day to practice meditation. Happy Mahashivratri 2024!
30 May the prayers of Mahashivaratri and divine chants of Shiva’s aarti be a guiding force in your life. Happy Mahashivratri
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