9/1/2023 0 Comments Shiva abhishekam procedureMahashivratri is celebrated in the four units of the night. Thus, there are four units/segments of the day and four of the night. In Hindu cosmology, a day is divided into eight segments known as prahars, of three hours each. Traditional way of observing Maha Shivratri RELATED | Maha Shivratri 2018: Why is Lord Shiva called Mahadeva? ![]() There are many others who chant sacred hymns of Lord Shiva, read the Puranas and Upanishads related to Lord Shiva, and meditate upon his names through Shiva Sahasranama Stotram. Those who cannot observe the whole day and night fast can observe the night fast while meals of fruit or juices (falahar) can be taken. People chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” as much as possible the whole day and night, or at least 108 times. The most popular tradition is to observe fast on the day and night, and break the fast on the next day after sunrise at the time of its paran (time when Chaturdashi/period of fasting ends).ĭevotees should get up early in the morning, take a bath and then they must visit the Shivalaya, the Shiva temple and perform rites such as simple Rudrabhisheka (watering the Shiva Lingam) with auspicious ingredients, including various kinds of fruits and especially with bel leaves. ![]() There are many ways in which Maha Shivratri can be celebrated across various traditions.
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