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