Bhopal, May 16 (Hindustan Times). Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Jyestha month will start on Wednesday, May 17 at 10:29 PM and Chaturdashi Tithi will end on May 18, Thursday, at 09:44 PM. Ratri Jyestha Masik Shivratri auspicious time is being received on Wednesday, 17th May. That’s why this year Jyeshtha Masik Shivratri will be celebrated on 17th May, Wednesday only.
In this regard, Mahant Rohit Shastri, President (Jyotishacharya) of Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Institute Trust said that worship of Shiva strengthens the will-power and communicates indomitable courage and perseverance in the conscience. From the point of view of astrology, Lord Bholenath i.e. Shiva himself is the Lord of Chaturdashi Tithi and monthly Shivratri is celebrated on Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of every month.
He told that on keeping fast methodically, Ganges water, milk, curd, ghee, honey, flowers, pure cloth, bilva leaves, incense, lamp, naivedh, sandalwood paste, seasonal fruits, Aak Dhatura flowers, rice etc. are offered to Shivling. Are. Worshiping Shiva on the day of Shivratri, reciting Shivpuran, Rudrabhishek, Shiv Katha, Shiv Stotras and “Om Namah Shivay” by staying awake at night gives results similar to Ashwamegh Yagya and fasting on Shivratri leads to salvation. Shiva worship is the destroyer of all sins.
Mahant Rohit Shastri believes that this day holds special significance for women. Unmarried women pray to Lord Shiva to get a husband like them. On the other hand, married women wish good luck for their husband and family. Those observing the fast of Masik Shivratri should meditate on Lord Shiva Shankar throughout the day of fasting. After taking bath in the morning, a rosary of Rudraksh is worn by applying Tilak of ashes. Worship of Shiva strengthens the will-power and communicates indomitable courage and perseverance in the heart.
Shiva worship according to zodiac sign: –
By observing Mahashivratri, monthly Shivratri, daily or every Monday, all Shiva devotees will get great benefits and satisfaction.
Aries
Mix jaggery, sugarcane juice or honey in the water of a Shiva devotee of Aries zodiac sign, anoint Bhole, after anointment, apply Tilak on the Shivling with red sandalwood and write Om Namah Shivay on the beltpatra with red sandalwood and offer the beltpatra to Shiva along with Chant red flowers and Om Namah Shivay. Donate Shivpuran to 11 Brahmins.
Taurus
Taurus – Shiva devotees of this zodiac should anoint Shiva with cow’s milk, curd, apart from this, rice, white sandalwood, white aak, white cloth and jasmine flowers should also be offered to Lord Shiva and chant Mahamrityunjaya mantra. Vedpathi should donate Rudraksha beads to 11 Brahmins.
Gemini
Gemini – Shiva devotees of this zodiac sign should offer Rudrabhishek to Lord Shiva with sugarcane juice, apart from Bel Patra Shami Patra, also offer whole green moong, bhang, durva and kush to Lord Shiva. Shiva devotees of this zodiac should recite Shiva Chalisa. And offer 11 Shiva Chalisa in the Shiva temple.
Cancer zodiac sign
Shiva devotee of cancer zodiac sign Bholenath Shiva should be anointed with milk, curd and desi ghee and also offer Sabut Akshat, white rose flower and conch flower while applying tilak with white sandalwood. Recite 11 lessons of Shivashtak along with donating white clothes to Shiva devotees.
Leo sun sign
Shiva devotees of Leo zodiac sign should anoint Lord Shiva by adding jaggery, red sandalwood and honey to the water. Apply red flower, red sandalwood tilak to Lord Shiva. Kheer made of jaggery and rice, distribute prasad in Shiva temple, recite Shiv Mahimna stotra. Donate 11 garlands of Kamalgatta.
Virgo sun sign
Perform Rudrabhishek with sugarcane juice to Shiva devotees of Virgo zodiac, offer betel leaf, dhatura, cannabis and durva to Bholenath ji. Read or listen to the story of Shiva Purana.
Libra
Shiva devotees of Libra zodiac sign should anoint Shiva with jasmine oil, curd, perfume, ghee, milk, apply white sandalwood tilak, donate white clothes, offer sugar candy and pudding to Lord Shiva and donate in Shiva temple, Shivtandav Recite the hymn.
Scorpio
Shiva devotees of Scorpio zodiac should mix jaggery, red sandalwood and honey in water and anoint Lord Shiva with Panchamrit, offer saffron and red flowers to Lord Shiva, offer red pudding and donate. Remember the 1000 names of Lord Shiva.
sagittarius
Devotees of Shiva of Sagittarius sign should anoint Lord Shiva by mixing saffron, turmeric and honey in milk. Apply saffron and yellow sandalwood tilak and offer a garland of yellow marigold flowers. Donate yellow colored clothes in Shiv temple. Recite Shiva Panchakshar Stotra.
Capricorn
Mix milk or wheat in the water of Capricorn Shiva devotee and offer it to Shiva, offer sesame oil, blue flower to Bhole Nath ji, donate blue clothes in Shiva temple, remember 108 names of Lord Shiva.
Aquarius
Shiva devotees of Aquarius should perform Rudrabhishek with coconut water or sesame oil, offer flowers of Shami tree to Lord Shiva, recite Shivashtak.
Pisces
Shiva devotees of Pisces should perform Jalabhishek with water mixed with saffron. Lord Shiva should be worshiped with Panchamrit, curd, milk and yellow flowers. Chant Om Namah Shivay. Reciting Shiv Chalisa will also be auspicious.
