ૐ Shivaratri Fasting Time ૐ

ૐ Shivaratri Fasting Time ૐ

Tomorrow is the festival of Maha-Shivaratri, the Great Night of Lord Shiva and his wedding with Goddess Parvati. Shivaratri fast starts from 23/Feb/2017 21:00 IST to 09:50 on 25/Feb/2015 IST

Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 23:38 to 24:30+
Duration = 0 Hours 52 Mins
On 25th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 06:37 to 09:50
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 17:32 to 20:48
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 20:48 to 24:04+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:04+ to 27:21+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:21+ to 30:37+
How to read 24+ time?
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins = 10:08 on 24/Feb/2017
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 09:50 on 25/Feb/2017

Shivaratri puja can be performed one time or four times during the night. The whole night duration can be divided into four to get four Prahar (प्रहर) to perform Shiva Puja four times.

Fast Vidhi – One day before Shivaratri Vratam, most likely on Trayodashi, devotees should eat only one time. On Shivaratri day, after finishing morning rituals devotees should take Sankalp(संकल्प) to observe full day fast on Shivaratri and to take food next day. During Sankalpdevotees pledge for self-determination throughout the fasting period and seek blessing of Lord Shiva to finish the fast without any interference. Hindu fasts are strict and people pledge for self-determination and seek God blessing before starting them to finish them successfully.