What should be done on shivaratri

Fasting rules of Shivratri that devotees must follow. The fasting on Shivratri starts at the dawn and continues over the day and night. The fasting must conclude only on the next day during the parana timing as suggested by the Panchang calendar. The fasting is doubly beneficial only with night long vigil during Shivratri. The vigil must be accompanied by Shiv Puja either at the home or temple. The fasting on Shivratri starts at dawn and continues over the day and night.

The fasting must conclude only on the next day during the parana timing as suggested by the Panchang calendar. The fasting is doubly beneficial only with night long vigil during Shivratri. The vigil must be accompanied by Shiv Puja either at the home or temple.

The strict form of fasting consists of abstaining from food, drinks and water. The milder form of fasting allows consuming milk, water and fruits. The most important aspect of the fasting is abstaining from bad thoughts, bad company and bad words. Times Internet Limited. All rights reserved. For reprint rights. Times Syndication Service. BI India Bureau. Maha Shivratri , the holy night is dedicated to worshipping Lord Shiva. People celebrate Maha Shivratri by fasting, keeping vigil and doing pujas at homes and temples.

Maha Shivratri is one of the major festivals in Hinduism dedicated to worshipping Lord Shiva. Shivratri falls in the month of Phalgun February — March on the fourteenth Chaturdashi day of the waning phase of moon Krishna Paksha.