Maha Shivaratri Puja Vidhi – Shiva puja

On Shivratri get up early, take bath and wear clean clothes.

Holy bath on Shivaratri purifies body and soul. So, take bath in Ganga or nearby river. If this is not possible you can add some black sesame seeds into water and take bath1.

Take vow to observe full day fast and to break it on the next day.

Now perform Maha Shivaratri puja. Worship Lord Shiva and Parvati.

The main ritual of Shiva puja is performing Abhishek of Shiva Lingam.

It can be performed using milk, rose water, sandalwood paste, yogurt, honey, Ghee, sugar and water.

These six items form an essential part of Maha Shivaratri Puja. You must perform this simple puja ritual at home or in temple to please Lord Shiva.

For those who perform four Prahar Puja, use water during first Prahar Abhishek, curd during second Prahar, Ghee during third and honey during fourth Prahar Abhishek.

Offer flower, Bilva leaves, dhatura, sandalwood paste and vibhuti to Shiv lingam.

You can also offer Ber or jujube fruit, betel leaves, incense sticks.

Light lamp and Dhupa. Keep chanting Om Namah Shivaya.

Finally perform Shiva Aarti and read 108 names of Shiva.

Visit a nearby Shiva temple and seek blessings.

Maha Shivaratri Puja should be done during night also. Know the best Muhurat for Mahashivratri Puja 2014.

Stay awake at night and spent the time chanting Shiva prayers.

Next day morning break your fast after taking bath. 

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