Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 colin wrote Regarding the sivarathris, there are four types 1. Nithya Shivarathri - every night is a sivarathri you can worship the Lord. 2. Matha Shivarathri _ Monthly Shivarathri This is what you have mentioned which comes on the 14th day od every month. 3. Paksha Shivarathri - in the month of Masi (feb-mar) 134 days leading to Maha Shivarathri is called Paksha Shivarathri. 4. Maha Shivarathri - The 14th day in the month of Masi, The most important one and on what day we observe the vratham of not eating durint day time and not sleeping in the night worshipping the Lord by doing abhisekham during the four parts of the night and doing archana with vilva leaves. Incidentally I have written an article on maha Shivarathri and I will be uploading it shortly, I will also translate that into English and also upload that. regards Muruganandam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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