Maha Shivratri 2023: Fasting Rules, Puja Timings & The Most Powerful Significant Mantras To Chant

The largest and most significant Hindu festival which is dedicated to Lord Shiva will be falling on 18th February 2023, this year. Prominently known as ‘The Great Night of Shiva’ - is the most important celebration of Shiva.

Listed below are the fasting times based on their respective pooja and tithi timings :

Ratri First Prahar Puja Time - 07:28 PM to 10:28 PM

Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time - 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Feb 19

Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time - 01:30 AM to -3.30 AM, Feb 19

Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time - 04:30 AM to 06:30 AM, Feb 19

Chaturdashi Tithi Begins - 10:32 PM on Feb 18, 2023

Chaturdashi Tithi Ends - 06:48 PM on Feb 19, 2023

Mantras to be Chanted on Shivratri

Let's have a look at some of the important mantras that are chanted on that auspicious day:

• Om Namah Shivaya - Shiva Panchakshari Mantra

​​​To eliminate fear from your mind. It creates a pure vibration in itself.

• Om Sarva Mangal - A mantra is chanted to enlighten our souls

Om Sarva Mangal Manglaye Shive Sarvaarth Sadhike

Sharanye Trayambake Gauri Narayaani NamostuTe

• Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay

This mantra is chanted to seek blessings from Lord Rudra and Lord Shiva.

• Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe - to increase concentration and focus

Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Vidmahe Mahadevaya Deemahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat

• Om Trayambakam Yajamahe - A mantra to increase longevity

Om Trayambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtiwardham

Urwarukmivbandhanaan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat

If you are planning to observe a Shivaratri fast then check out our food list that can be consumed during this auspicious day.

Food That Can Be Consumed During Shivratri Fasting

• Most devotees go for a fruit diet and drink lots of water.
• Some people consume a mid-day meal consisting of non-cereal dishes such as boiled potatoes which is made into a curry without onion, and garlic
• Milk-Based Beverages And Desserts

Let us celebrate the glory of Lord Shiva on this Maha Shivratri and seek his blessings for good health, success, and happiness in our lives.

Source / Image Credit: Malaysia Hindu Temple Event & Thaipusam Kavadi , Athma Gnana Maiyam , Rudra Life