India loves a good festival, and Maha Shivaratri is one of the biggest ceremonies of the year. After Basant Panchami, meditation now turns into this holy day, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The festival is also known as ‘The Great Night of Shiva’, the festival will be celebrated on 26 February 2025. The day will be marked by offering milk, honey and water to the devotees’Shival‘In temples. In South India, Maha Shivaratri is seen on ‘Safety‘ In ‘Magh‘Month, while in North India, it falls’Falgun‘Month, this is a grand opportunity. Many people believe that this day fasting brings blessings and fulfills desires.
Read: Maha Shivratri: 9 fast-friendly dishes you can try at home
When is Maha Shivaratri 2025?
Maha Shivaratri Tithi: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Nishita Kaal Puja Time: 12:09 AM – 12:59 am, 27 February
Duration: 50 minutes
Shivratri Parana Time: 6:48 pm – 8:54 pm, 27 February
Chaturdashi Tithi begins: 11:08 pm, 26 February 2025
Chaturdashi Tithi ends: 8:54 am, 27 February 2025
Importance and ritual of Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivaratri ” ‘Safety‘ Of ‘Krishna Paksha‘ In ‘Falgun‘Month, Lord Shiva and Goddess marks the divine association of Parvati. Devotees inspect a fast, pray for blessings and fulfill their wishes. Many people eat only one day in advance and then fast at night and fast till the next morning. While some devotees go without food for the whole day, other people choose a fast -suited food to maintain their energy.
Here 5 delicious dishes are to try during Maha Shivratri fast:
1. Kuttu dosa
A fasting dosa, which is made with a type of grain flour, colocosia and a spicy potatoes. Light, crisp, and VRAT perfect for food. Click here for the recipe.
2. Subjunna khichdi
A VRAT staple that is still lighter. Made with sago beads, green chillies and light spices, it is a great energy booster. Click here for the recipe.
3. Sweet potato
This sweet and spicy sweet potato chaat is a quick and easy fast snack. Rock salt, lemon juice and thrown with light spices, it is bursting with taste. Click here for the recipe.
4. Elu rider
A comfortable, delicious curry made with boiled potatoes, cumin, tomatoes and light spices. The best Kurku Kuttu was paired with Puris. Click here for the recipe.
5. Makhna kheer
A creamy, light to sweet sweet fox, and made with dried fruits. This dish indulgence is perfect for both and breaking fasting. Click here for the recipe.
Happy blessed and joyful Maha Shivaratri 2025!
