Maha Shivratri 2025: date, time, dos and dongen as well as food rules that are to be followed on the day of the festival

The season of the festivals has started and the most expected festival from Maha Shivratri is here. That day, followers watch quickly and offer Lord Shiva prayers. This lucky feton also includes fasting rituals in which fans quickly like the deity, offer flowers and food for the shivling, carry out abhishker and pray for the well -being of their family and their relatives. This festival is of particular importance for married women because they observe the fast for the long life of their spouse and even observe them quickly. And in some parts, unmarried women quickly observe with the hope of marrying the ideal man.
Maha Shivratri Puja Timing
CHADURDashi Tithi begins: 11:08 a.m. on February 26th
CHARDASHI TITHI ends: 8:54 on February 27th
Nishita Kaal Puja Time: 12:09 to 12:59 p.m., February 27th
Shivaratri Parana (breaks the fast time) time: 6:48 a.m. to 8:54 a.m.
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time: 18:19 to 9:26 pm

Meaning of Shivrati
It is one of the most happy Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and symbolize the victory of light over darkness and ignorance. Observed in the 14th night of the moon month of Phalguna the Divine Association of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. Pendants observe fasting, night -length prayers and meditation and seek shivas blessings for spiritual growth, inner peace and liberation (Moksha). The festival also means self -discipline, destruction of the negativity and renewal of the purpose of life. Rituals such as abholecrim (Holy Bad of the Shiva Lingam) with milk, honey and water, singing “Om Namah Shivaya” and the offer of Bael leaves and fruits are deep spiritual importance. It is also assumed that during the night when Lord Shiva, the Tandava, the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, is listing the supporters of the cycle of life, death and rebirth.
Fasting species
According to experts, there are three types of fasting. Look at yourself:
Nirjala quickly: Nothing with this type of fasting or drinking fans.
Phalahara Fast: In it, pendants eat fruit and dry fruits and also consume coffee, tea, water and juices. No salt is allowed during this fast.
Samapta: In this type of fasting, feltere everything that is mentioned in Pahalahara together with a full meal that consists of sweets, and no grains are allowed in it.

How to watch fasting on Maha Shivratri
According to experts, Maha Shivaratri should be observed quickly. On February 25th they eat dinner and then avoid a meal. On February 26, they consume fruit all day or make a liquid diet. In the evening you have alkaline vegetable shop and then eat nothing again. Avoid coffee and tea all day. Visit a Shiv Temple later or pray for shivling at home and thank you. Make some food and water donations; It could also be for animals and then break their fast with a slight meal on February 27th.
The festival also demands certain DOS and DONGEN. Take a look at some of them

DOS
1. Honest to this day and follow the rituals diligently.
2. Take a bath on this day, clean the house and sprinkle gangajal.
3. Place Lord Shivas Idol or picture in the northeastern direction of the house and offer him Bael Patra, Chandan, Dhatura, Bhaang and Rohe cow's milk. Follow the Pooja rituals and then carry out the Aarti.
4. Regardless of fasting that you observe, do not starve. Eat nuts and fruits every two hours.
5. On this day, followers can do nuts, fruits, dairy products such as milk and butter and selected flour such as Kuttu Ka Atta (buckwheat flour), Singhare Ka Atta (water chestnut flour) or Rajgira Ka Atta (Amaranth Mehl).
6. Water, milk, buttermilk and fresh juices drink during the day to keep the body hydrated.
7. Set table salt with rock salt or Sendha Namak for cooking recipes during the holy month. Also stick to cumin, cinnamon, green cardamom, cloves, black pepper powder, red chilipulver and black peppercorns while using spices.
8. Reading sacred books like Shiv Chalisa is worthwhile for quick observations.
Nothing
1. During the adoration Lord Shiva, avoid ketki flowers and turmeric.
2. On this day, the consumption of onions, garlic and spices should be avoided.
3. In addition, other foods and oils such as mustard oil, Masoor Dal and Brinjal should be avoided.
4. Apart from them, the consumption of meat, eggs, alcohol and tobacco during Sawan is also strictly prohibited.
5. Avoid drinking packaged juices because they may contain salt and preservatives to improve the taste.
Foods that Lord Shiva offer on Maha Shivratri,
Panchamrit: It is a holy mix of milk, curd cheese, honey, ghee and sugar that is used for abhishker and later consumed as a prasad.
Bhang Thandai: It is a traditional coolant made of milk, dry fruits, spices and sometimes Bhang that is connected to Shiva's meditative condition.
Dry fruits and nuts: On this occasion, people also offer Lord Shiva almonds, cashew nuts and raisins and are considered a sadvic, which makes them perfect for fasting and offering.
Sabudana Khichdi: It is a light, nutritious fasting shell from Sabudana (Tapioka pearls), peanuts and mild spices that are offered as a VRAT feed and later eaten.
Coconut and coconut water: coconut water is offered as a symbol of purity and is also used in Abhisheker (ritual bath of the Shiva Lingam).