Mahashivratri 2021: Know why Shiva is worshiped at 4 o’clock, also note his time
Now only 2 days are left in the dayhour of Mahashivratri. On this day, there is a flow of devotees in Shiva temples across the country. But do you know which are those four times in which the worship of Lord Shiva is considered most fruitful, read here.
New Delhi: The festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated as a festival of union of Shiva and Shakti. It is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married on this day, so Shiva’s procession is also taken out on this day throughout the country. According to the Hindu Panchang (Panchang) of North India, the festival of Mahashivaratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi date of the Krishna Paksha of themonth of Phalgun, while according to the Panchang of South India, there is a festival of Mahashivaratri on the Chaturdashi date of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Magh. However, since there is a difference in the tradition of naming the month in both almanacs, Mahashivaratri is celebrated on the same day according to both almanacs. This time the festival of Mahashivaratri is on Thursday 11 March 2021. On Mahashivaratri, this time Shiva Yoga and Siddha Yoga – 2 very special yoga are also being made.
Why is Bholenath worshiped at 4 o’clock?
All the wishes of the devotees who worship Shiva on the day of Mahashivaratri are fulfilled with the law. Worship of Char Pahar (4 Times Puja) on Mahashivaratri has special significance and is also considered fruitful. 4 This worship of Pahar starts from Pradosh Kaal (Pradosh Kaal) at dusk till the Brahma Muhurta on the next morning. Since it is called Maha Shivaratri, there is a law of worshiping Shiva at different times on this day by awakening at night. This worship of Lord Shiva’s Char Pahar governs the four parts of life – Dharma, Kama, Artha and Moksha.
The time of worship of four o’clock on Mahashivratri
The time of worship of the first Prahar – starting from 06:27 in the evening on Thursday, March 11, to Pradosh kaal, till 09:28 in the night.
Timing of worship of the second hour – from 09:28 pm on Thursday, March 11 to midnight of March 12 at 12:30 pm
Timing of the third hour – 12:30 am to 03:32 am on the midnight of 12 March.
The time of worship of the fourth time – from 03:32 am to 06:34 am on March 12.
Nishita Kaal worship time – 12:06 pm to 12:54 pm on March 12. For a total of 48 minutes.
