Maha shivratri 2047, When is Maha Shivaratri in 2047?, Maha Shivaratri 2047, Maha Shivaratri Date
Maha Shivaratri is observed on Magha Krishna Paksha Chaturdasi or the fourteenth day of the wanning moon phase of the month of Magha as per Telugu Calendar. As per Tamil calendar it is the Chaturdasi of the Masi Month. This year Maha Shivaratri is observed on Friday, 22n February, 2047.
On Maha Shivaratri following rituals are to be observed.
1)Getting up early in the morning and take a head bath.
2)Fast for the whole day. Drinking of water is not allowed.
3)Abhishekam has to be performed to Lord Shiva and worshipped with Bilva Dalalu or Bel leaves in the night.
4)Offering of Fruits as Naivedyam and eating those only.
5)The whole night one should observe Jagaran, or stay awake the whole night reciting the Lord Shivas names, Slokas.
6)Abhishekam to Lord Shiva during the Lingodbhava Kalam i.e 00:00 hrs is auspicious.
7)Should sleep in the night of next day.