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Chaitra Shivratri 2024: Dispel all faults by worshipping before the somber new moon & the eclipse

Masik Shivratri 2024: This year, the festival of Masik Shivratri will be observed one day prior to the somber new moon and eclipse. The occurrence of Shivratri during this time is particularly significant. Worshiping Lord Shiva during this time can eradicate all kinds of faults.

Chaitra Masik Shivratri 2024: According to Vedic astrology and the Panchang, worshiping Lord Shiva on the day of Masik Shivratri in every month brings all kinds of happiness and prosperity.

However, this time, observing Shivratri before the new moon and eclipse yoga will provide relief from hardships.

Chaitra Masik Shivratri Auspicious Timings: The upcoming Masik Shivratri is considered highly significant. Special planetary alignments are occurring during this Masik Shivratri. Observing worship on the day of Shivratri this time will conclude various inauspicious effects and bestow auspiciousness. According to the Panchang, Chaturdashi Tithi begins on April 7, 2024, at 6:53 AM and ends the next day, April 8, at 3:21 AM. The fast and worship of Masik Shivratri will be observed on April 7th. Benefits of Shivratri Worship:
The worship of Shivratri provides benefits in many ways. If you want to avoid troubles in your family life, career, etc., this worship is auspicious. Besides, we encounter many problems in life. In such situations, worshiping Lord Shiva can provide relief from all problems. This worship is considered extremely miraculous and powerful. The Shiva Purana mentions the worship of Shivratri. It is believed that if water and bel leaves are offered to the Shiva Lingam on the day of Shivratri, a person can get rid of all problems. Procedure of Masik Shivratri Puja:
During Shivratri, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Shiva, and just as the morning worship is special, the night worship is also special. On the day of Shivratri, devotees perform the worship of Chaitra Shivratri at the auspicious Nishita Muhurat. According to the Panchang, the auspicious time for worship in the Nishita Muhurat will begin at 12:00 AM on the night of April 7th and will continue until 12:45 AM. Reciting the mantra "ॐ नमः शिवाय॥ ॐ नमो भगवते रूद्राय। धीमहि तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥" during this time is beneficial.

This time, Sarva Siddhi Yoga, Brahma Yoga, and Indra Yoga are forming on Shivratri. Bhadra will remain from 6:53 AM to 5:07 PM on Shivratri, which makes the benefits of Shivratri worship very high. The chanting of the Lingashtakam during Shivratri worship fulfills desires.

Lingashtakam:

brahmamurāri surārcita liṅgaṁ
nirmala bhāsita śōbhita liṅgam |
janma jaduḥkha vināśaka liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 1 ||

dēvamuni pravarārcita liṅgaṁ
kāmadahana karuṇākara liṅgam |
rāvaṇadarpa vināśana liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 2 ||

sarvasugandha sulēpita liṅgaṁ
buddhivivardhana kāraṇa liṅgam |
siddhasurāsura vandita liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 3 ||

kanakamahāmaṇi bhūṣita liṅgaṁ
phaṇiparivēṣṭita śōbhita liṅgam |
dakṣhasuyajña vināśana liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 4 ||

kuṅkuma chandanalēpita liṅgaṁ
paṅkajahāra suśōbhita liṅgam |
sañchitapāpa vināśana liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 5 ||

dēvagaṇārchita sēvita liṅgaṁ
bhāvairbhakti bhirēvacha liṅgam |
dinakarakōṭi prabhākara liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 6 ||

aṣṭadalō parivēṣṭita liṅgaṁ
sarvasamudbhava kāraṇa liṅgam |
aṣṭadaridra vināśana liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 7 ||

suragurusuravara pūjita liṅgaṁ
suravanapuṣpa sadārcita liṅgam |
parāmapadam paramātmaka liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 8 ||

liṅgāṣṭakamidaṁ puṇyaṁ yaḥ paṭēcchiva sannidhau |
śivalōkamavāpnōti śivēna saha mōdatē ||


This eight-verse prayer describes the glory of the Lingam, a symbol of Lord Shiva. It extols various attributes of Lord Shiva and expresses devotion to Him. It is believed that reciting Lingashtakam during worship near Lord Shiva brings blessings and fulfills desires.

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