New Delhi: Maha Shivaratri is one of the prominent festival that is celebrated in India by the Hindus. On this day, devotees worship Lord shiva. This year, Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on March 1. According to the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri is celebrated every year on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Falgun month. Shivratri is celebrated on Krishna Paksha chaturdashi of falgun month as per hindu calender.

On this special day devotees keep fast to make lord shiva happy, it is belived that people who worship lord shiva on this day are blessed with Mahadev’s blessing.

It is said that Lord Shiva removes all the bad vibes and troubles from his devotees life. Not only that, people believe that girls who worship and fasts on this day gets desired husband.

Also, Mata Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva is worshiped on this day.

Shubh Muhurat for Maha Shivratri-

It will begin on 3.16 am on Tuesday (March 1) and end on Wednesday (March 2) at 10 am.

Mantra to recite:

1. Om Namah Shivaay

2. Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay

3. Shiv Dhyaan Mantra for increasing concentration

4. Mahamrityunjay Mantra for increasing longevity

5. Shiva mantra for health and wealth