MAHA SHIVARATRI 2023: One of the most significant Hindu festivals, Maha Shivaratri, also known as “The Great Night of Lord Shiva,” is celebrated with great jubilation and zeal all around the country every year. The day is devoted to Lord Shiva and it’s the most important festive day for the followers of Shaivism. This year Mahashivratri will be celebrated on February 18.
Mahashivratri is celebrated on Chaturdashi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalgun, according to the Hindu calendar. On this day, the devotees of Lord Shiva observe an all-day fast and gather in temples to worship the Shivling while chanting “Om Namah Shivaya”.
Devotees perform Abhishek of the Shivling with milk, ghee, curd, honey and water on this day. Flowers, sweets and bael leaves are also offered to Shivling at the temple. It’s believed that observing a day-long fast on Mahashivratri brings prosperity and good luck for the family.
Maha Shivratri 2023: Wishes
- May Lord Shiva bless you with good health, wealth, joy and prosperity. Best wishes for Maha Shivratri to you and your family.
- Celebrate Maha Shivratri with your loved ones. May Lord Shiva always bless you with grace, kindness, and joy.
- May Lord Shiva shower his choicest blessings on you and your family. Happy Maha Shivratri to you. May you overcome all your problems and difficulties.
- May you be blessed with all the positive things in life by Lord Shiva. Happy Maha Shivratri. May this auspicious festival shower you with happiness.
Mahashivratri 2023: Messages
- May Lord Shiva shower his blessings on you and your family on this auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. Enjoy the day and keep praying to Mahadev.
- May Lord Shiva bless you with joy, peace, and harmony on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Mahashivratri. I want you all to be happy always.
- May Lord Shiva shower his divine love on you and your family on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. Spend time with your loved ones on this day.
- I know Lord Shiva will always be there to guide you through the good and bad times of your life. Best wishes to you on Maha Shivratri.
Mahashivratri 2023: Quotes
1. “May the divine energies of Lord Shiva are always there to bring positivity to your life. Wishing you a blessed and beautiful Maha Shivratri.”
2. “Sending warm wishes on the pious occasion of Maha Shivratri….May Lord Shiva shower his blessings on your family and bless you with happiness and glory, prosperity and peace….Om Namah Shivay!”
3. “The world should know that the originator of yoga is the Adiyogi, Shiva himself.”
4. “Lord Shiva (Adi yogi) is a symbol, a possibility, and a source of tools to transform yourself and create your own life.”
5. “The edifice of knowledge that the Adi yogi created is the source of almost everything you can call spiritual on the planet.”