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Maha Shivratri 2021 will be celebrated on Thursday, March 11, this year. Maha Shivaratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals that celebrate the convergence of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. Maha Shivaratri is observed by remembering Lord Shiva and chanting mantras, prayers, and fasting. Devotees of Lord Shiva keep awake all night chanting mantras and prayers. Maha Shivaratri 2021 date and auspicious time to perform Lord Shiva Puja

• Maha Shivaratri Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021
• Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 02:39 PM on March 11, 2021
• Chaturdashi Tithi Ends - 03:02 PM on Mar 12, 2021
• Ratri First Prahar Puja Time: 06:27 PM to 09:29 PM
• Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time: 09:29 PM to 12:31 AM, March 12
• Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time: 12:31 AM to 03:32 AM, March 12
• Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time: 03:32 AM to 06:34 AM, March 12
• Shivaratri Parana Time: 06:34 AM to 03:02 PM

Read more: Mahashivratri 2025: Date timings rituals prahar time fasting rules and all you need to knowSignificance of Maha Shivaratri There is a Shivaratri in every luni-solar month of the Hindu calendar known as Masik Shivaratri. However, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated only once a year in late winter (February/March) before the arrival of Summer. Maha Shivaratri literally means "the Great Night of Shiva". It's said that Maha Shivaratri is the night when Shiva performs the heavenly dance of creation, preservation and destruction.Lord Shiva Mantras, Rudra Chanting, and 'Om Jai Shiv Omkara' aartiMaha Shivaratri celebrations include - jaagaran all-night vigil and prayers; Offerings fruits, leaves, sweets and milk to Lord Shiva; fasting with Vedic worship of Lord Shiva etc. Devotees recite "Om Namah Shivaya" mantra to praise Lord Shiva.Maha Shivaratri Fasting Rules and Vrat VidhiEnd of ArticleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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