Masik Shivratri 2025
Every month, Masik Shivratri is observed on the 14th day of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of the moon). On this day, prayers are offered to Lord Shiva, the supreme god, and Goddess Parvati. Worshiping Lord Shiva on this day is believed to fulfill all desires.
For unmarried girls, observing the fast and performing the rituals of Masik Shivratri is said to grant them a desired life partner. Fasting and worshiping on Masik Shivratri brings happiness and prosperity. This month, the Chaturdashi Tithi (the 14th day) will begin on April 26 at 8:27 AM and end on April 27 at 4:49 AM. Thus, Masik Shivratri will be celebrated on April 26.
Until 8:27 AM, the Bhadravas Yoga will prevail, and performing Shiva worship during this time is believed to fulfill all wishes. The most auspicious time for worship, known as the Abhijit Muhurat, will be from 11:53 AM to 12:45 PM. Performing the worship during this time brings special blessings.
Chant the Shiva Panchakshari Mantra
During the worship, recite the Shiva Chalisa and chant Shiva mantras. Finally, perform the Shiva Aarti to seek peace and prosperity. If you do not know any mantras, simply chant the Shiva Panchakshara mantra, “Om Namah Shivaya.”
If you can recite this mantra, chant it
Nāgendrahārāya trilocanāya, bhasmāṅgarāgāya maheśvarāya.
Nityāya śuddhāya digambarāya, tasmai nakārāya namaḥ śivāya.
Mandākinī salilacandanacarcitāya, nandīśvarapramathānāthamaheśvarāya.
Mandārapuṣpabahupuṣpasupūjitāya, tasmai makārāya namaḥ śivāya.
Śivāya gaurī vadanābja br̥ndā, sūryāya dakṣādhvaranāśakāya.
Śrīnīlakaṇṭhāya vṛṣadhvajāya, tasmai śikārāya namaḥ śivāya.
Vaśiṣṭhakumbhodbhavagautāmāryamūnīndra devārchitā śekharāya.
Candrārkavaiśvānralocanāya, tasmai vakārāya namaḥ śivāya.
Yajñasvarūpāya jaṭādhārāya, pinākahastāya sanātanāya.
Divyāya devāya digambarāya, tasmai yakārāya namaḥ śivāya.
Pañcākṣaram idaṁ puṇyaṁ yaḥ paṭhecchivasannidhau, śivalokamāvāpnoti śivena saha modate.
Offer These Items as Bhog on Masik Shivratri
A puja is incomplete without offering bhog (sacred food). The following items can be offered to Lord Shiva as bhog: curd, milk, white burfi, bhang (hemp), Panchamrit, honey, kheer (rice pudding), malpua, fruits, thandai (cold drink), and lassi (yogurt drink). Additionally, do not forget to offer Bel Patra (leaf of the Bael tree) and Dhatura (thorn apple)
