Mahashivratri Vrat 2025: How to observe Mahashivratri fast? Check out the auspicious time and method here

Mahashivratri Vrat 2025: Maha Shivratri is considered an extremely important festival for the worship of Lord Shiva. Every year, the fast of Maha Shivratri is observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. According to religious beliefs, observing a fast, performing worship, and staying awake throughout the night on this day bestows special blessings from Lord Shiva. It is also believed that this fast fulfills all desires.

Significance of Maha Shivratri Fast

The Maha Shivratri fast is considered highly beneficial for devotees of Lord Shiva. Worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day brings prosperity and liberation from all sins. This festival is also celebrated in remembrance of the divine marriage of Shiva and Parvati, enhancing its religious and spiritual significance.

Maha Shivratri Fast and Worship Rituals

If the fast is observed with complete discipline and proper rituals, one can attain the desired results. This year, Maha Shivratri will be observed on February 26. On this day, performing Lord Shiva’s Jalabhishek, Rudrabhishek, and chanting the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra are considered highly auspicious.

Timings and Method of Breaking the Fast

The fast must be concluded at the correct time and in the proper manner to receive its full benefits.

According to the Panchang, the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna will begin at 11:08 AM on February 26 and will remain valid until 8:54 AM on February 27.

The auspicious time for breaking the Maha Shivratri fast is from 6:48 AM to 8:54 AM on February 27.

Procedure for Breaking the Fast

1. Take a bath early in the morning and wear clean clothes.
2. Perform the proper worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
3. Conduct the Aarti of Lord Shiva and offer Bhog.
4. Consume the Prasad to break the fast.
5. Eat only Sattvik (pure vegetarian) food.
6. Avoid consuming radish, eggplant, and other Tamasic foods.
7. Offer donations and alms to Brahmins.

Benefits of Observing Maha Shivratri Fast

• Helps in attaining liberation from all sins.
• Brings peace, prosperity, and happiness in life.
• Fulfills all desires with the blessings of Lord Shiva.
• Grants spiritual strength and inner purity.

Maha Shivratri is not just a religious ritual but also an opportunity for self-reflection and spiritual practice. Through devotion and worship, one can experience new positive energy and divine blessings in life.