Mahashivratri is a festival
celebrated in the honor of Lord Shiva "The great night of Lord
Shiva". It is considered as one of the most significant sacred festival of
India. The festival falls on the 13th night (waning moon) and 14th day of the
month Phalguna (Magha). This year
celebrate Mahashivratri on 13th February, Tuesday.
Mahashivaratri marks the night
when Lord Shiva performed the ′Tandava′. It is also believed that on this day
Lord Shiva was married to Parvati Ma.
The planetary positions on
Mahashivratri is the most powerful. By practicing meditation and yoga on this
day, religious penances are carried out to gain boons. Hence, this day is a great and unique
opportunity to make use of the natural forces for our wellbeing.
THE HISTORY
OF MAHASHIVRATRI:
According to ancient legends,
Mahashivratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is
also believed that on the night of Mahashivratri, Lord Shiva performed the
Tandava dance. On this day, Lord Shiva saved the world from a pot of poison
that emerged from the ocean during Samudra Manthan, by drinking it.
MAHASHIVRATRI
CELEBRATIONS:
On this day, devotees remember
Lord Shiva, chant prayers ("Om Namah Shivaya"), fast, do Shiva yoga,
visit temples and some even keep awake all night (jaagaran).
Also by chanting the Maha
Mrityunjaya Mantra is considered powerful and one can seek the blessings of
Lord Shiva on this day. The mantra is -
Om Tryambhakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam |
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat ||
While praying and chanting the
mantra’s to Lord Shiva, it is considered the best to do the chant with a
Rudraksha Mala. One can also offer Rudraksha Malas to Lord Shiva to seek his
divine blessings.
Rudraksha is a Sanskrit word
consisting of the name Rudra ("Shiva") and akṣa
("Teardrops"). The Rudraksha Mala is very close to Lord Shiva as it
is said that the Rudraksha is formed from the tear of Lord Shiva. Also, the
lord himself adorns one.
BENEFITS OF
RUDRAKSHA MALA:
- It generates positive aura around the wearer
- It helps in calming down the person
- Any person irrespective of his age, gender or horoscope can wear it
- It is scientifically proven for having medical values such as controlling blood pressure, anxiety, depression etc.
- It is believed that offering the Rudraksha to Lord Shiva can please the deity
To understand more about the
significance of Mahashivratri, you can watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-msDMYaGA0Y
You can buy an original rudraksha
mala from: http://srieconnections.com/product/original-rudraksha-mala-with-certificate/
We wish everyone a very Happy
Mahashivratri.
~ Om Namah Shivaay ~
