Maha Shivratri is one of the most auspicious and sacred festivals in Hinduism. It is celebrated on the 14th night of the dark fortnight of the month of Phalguna, which usually falls in February or March. On this night, devotees of Lord Shiva observe a strict fast, perform rituals, chant mantras, and offer prayers to the supreme deity.
There are many legends and stories associated with Maha Shivratri, but the most common one is that it marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. This dance is known as the Tandava, and it symbolizes the cycle of life and death in the universe.
Maha Shivratri commemorates the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, who are considered the ideal couple in Hindu mythology. Their union represents the harmony of the masculine and feminine energies, as well as the balance of the spiritual and material realms Maha Shivratri is the night when Lord Shiva drank the poison that emerged from the churning of the ocean of milk, to save the world from destruction. He held the poison in his throat, which turned blue, and hence he is also known as Neelkantha, or the blue-throated one.
Maha Shivratri is a great opportunity for the seekers of spiritual growth, as it is said that on this night, Lord Shiva bestows his blessings and grace upon those who worship him with devotion and sincerity. By fasting, meditating, and chanting the name of Shiva, one can attain peace, happiness, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Maha Shivratri is also a time to overcome the negative influences of the planets, especially Saturn, which is ruled by Lord Shiva. By pleasing Shiva, one can reduce the effects of the Sade Sati, or the seven and a half years of Saturn’s transit, which can cause difficulties and obstacles in life. The Wishes of Sri Siddi Vinayaka Astrology On this auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, we at Sri Siddi Vinayaka Astrology wish you all a very happy and blessed festival. May Lord Shiva shower his grace and mercy on you and your family, and may he fulfill all your desires and aspirations. May you experience the bliss and joy of his divine presence, and may you attain the highest state of consciousness.
Om Namah Shivaya!
