When is Mahashivratri : 11 Feb Thursday 2010

[Guest guest]

Why do we celebrate Mahashivratri :

 

Gyanm ichyaet sadashiv, moksham ichyaet janardan

Meaning one should worship Shiva for spiritual knowledge and Janardan (Vishnu)

for the Final Liberation (Moksha).

 

Ru means to cry and dra means to run: Rudra is one who makes us cry or who runs

while crying, now we need to contemplate on this word. Why Rudra is realy means

one vanquishes (run) the sorrow and metirial world (World of sorrow and the

cause of crying).

 

Rut means truth or one who knows truth and the one who bestows truth on

worshipers is Rudra.

 

There are three stories which are associated with this special day:

 

1. Once Adi Shakti Parvatiji asked Lord Shiva which Vrata and

day was the best in terms of giving maximum punyas & his blessings.

So Lord Shiva himself revealed about this auspicious day.

 

2. On this day manifested the great & also the first ever

Jyotirmaya form (Anala-skanda) of Lord Shiva in front of Lord Vishnu

& Brahmaji. Lord Shiv is the Saguna Roopa of that Jyotirmaya Form.

 

3. On this day there was also supposed to have been the

marriage of Lord Shiva with Adi Shakti.

 

The story of the hunter on Mhashivratri day is the spiritual journey

of you and me.

 

The hymn glorifies Lord Shiva, as the universal supreme force in the

earth. In the Yajurveda " RUDRA " prasna (rahasya) is the most important

component whereas in the Panchakshara manthra OM NAMA SHIVAYA is more

important. OM NAMA SHIVAYA appears in Yajur Veda in the middle. Chanting of the

Rudram in rhythm, purifies the entire atmosphere and wipes out distress in our

lives.

 

Chant the mantra `Om Namah Shivaya' entire day and practise Dhyana

for longer periods than the usual routine. Remain more introvert on

this day contemplating about the truths of life. And have darshan of

Lord Shiva where He is properly and regularly worshipped.

 

Mahashivaratri will fall on 11th Feburary on Thursday in 2010

4.00 A.M

Sri Ganapati Avahan poojan

 

5.00 A.M

Kalasa Sthapana, Devi Avahan and Poojan Archana, Arati

 

6.30 P.M

 

Mahanyasa Parayana, Prathama Kala Abhisheka

Trisati Archana, 300 names of Lord Shiv Arati

Bilva Archna, Lingaashtakam, Mantrapushpam,

 

10.30 P.M

Dwiteeya Kala Abhishekam

Manyu Sookta, Bilva Ashtottara Sata Nama Archana

Shri Uma Maheshwar Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam,

 

February 19th

 

1.0 A.M

Triteeya Kala Abhisheka

Shiv Sahasra 1008 names of Lord Shiva, Sri Rudra Krama Archana

Daridyadahan Shiv Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam,

 

3.00 A.M

Chaturtha Kala Abhisheka Sri Siva Ashtottara Satanama Archana

Arati, Mantrapushpam,

 

5.00 A.M

Sri Lalita Sahasranama Pooja, Sri Siva Kavacha Parayana

Arati, Mantrapushpam,

 

6.00 A.M

Sri Nandikeswara Abhisheka, mangal aarti

 

The one who recites his name will not fear death.

 

shiveshaanaaM mahaadevaM vaamadevaM sadaashivam.h |

namaami shirasaa devaM kiM no mR^ityuH karishhyati

 

Jai Shiv onkara, Prabhu jai Shiv onkara,

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv ardhangi dhara

 

sham karoti iti Shankar

 

sham means welfare and karoti is the doer. Thus the one who is responsible for

one's welfare is Shankar.

 

Everywhere I go; people ask me why we perform rituals. First try to know the

science behind these rituals, the truth behind the ritual will appear on its

own. Every one needs the discipline first to pass the exam. Rituals make

abstract philosophy palatable to earnest aspirants. They are the ridge poles, as

it were, of the spiritual roof. If they are pulled down due to ignorance

,religion will lose its vitality .Rituals have poetic, aesthetic and sublime

elements which make religious functions convivial that men, women and children,

pure in body, mind and attire, joyously partake in them.

 

 

Lord Mrityunjay Mahadev is the winner of death. Meditate and worship

on Mrityunjay Mahadev you can escape from miseries and troubles of

this materialistic world as well as the problems related to inner

soul. He devours/displels our troubles, tensions, stress as well as

our ego.

 

Mahamrityunjaya THE BEING who allows us to conquered death, death of

emotions, fears, wrong doing, karma dhosha, evil effects or words and

evil eye. Through his worship, Sadhana and meditation one can banish

the fear of death forever from one's life. This is why Maarkandey

Rishi sang - Chandrashekharaashraye Mam Kim Karishyati Vei Yamah i.e.

" When I am in the protection of Lord Chandrashekhar then how can Yama,

the Lord of death harm me. "

 

Meditate on the Name, worship the Name, and through the Name, you

shall be absorbed in intuitive peace and poise.

 

 

BE DIVINE IN HIS DIVINE LOVE. BE A JOGAN IN HIS LOVE.

 

May The Mother bless us in new year with new hope new dreams and

ultimate joy.

 

Let us reflect upon spiritual rest, spiritual renewal, spiritual

healing and celebration created to enlighten, encourage, educate and

empower ourselves and then the mankind.

 

Rajyalaxmi

[Guest guest]

Some temples in India are celebrating Mahasivaratri on 12-02-2010 and some other

temples on 13-03-2010. You are celebrating on 11-02-2010. I think Hindu

festivals/religious observances are really so elastic that one can choose the

day one wants to observe. The almanac itself seems to be flexible. Of course,

the point is time is linear for the material world but not so in the spiritual

world.

 

JR

 

--- On Thu, 2/11/10, raj_laxmi_us <rajyalaxmi11 wrote:

 

 

raj_laxmi_us <rajyalaxmi11

When is Mahashivratri : 11 Feb Thursday 2010

 

Thursday, February 11, 2010, 12:59 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why do we celebrate Mahashivratri :

 

Gyanm ichyaet sadashiv, moksham ichyaet janardan

Meaning one should worship Shiva for spiritual knowledge and Janardan (Vishnu)

for the Final Liberation (Moksha).

 

Ru means to cry and dra means to run: Rudra is one who makes us cry or who runs

while crying, now we need to contemplate on this word. Why Rudra is realy means

one vanquishes (run) the sorrow and metirial world (World of sorrow and the

cause of crying).

 

Rut means truth or one who knows truth and the one who bestows truth on

worshipers is Rudra.

 

There are three stories which are associated with this special day:

 

1. Once Adi Shakti Parvatiji asked Lord Shiva which Vrata and

day was the best in terms of giving maximum punyas & his blessings.

So Lord Shiva himself revealed about this auspicious day.

 

2. On this day manifested the great & also the first ever

Jyotirmaya form (Anala-skanda) of Lord Shiva in front of Lord Vishnu

& Brahmaji. Lord Shiv is the Saguna Roopa of that Jyotirmaya Form.

 

3. On this day there was also supposed to have been the

marriage of Lord Shiva with Adi Shakti.

 

The story of the hunter on Mhashivratri day is the spiritual journey

of you and me.

 

The hymn glorifies Lord Shiva, as the universal supreme force in the

earth. In the Yajurveda " RUDRA " prasna (rahasya) is the most important

component whereas in the Panchakshara manthra OM NAMA SHIVAYA is more

important. OM NAMA SHIVAYA appears in Yajur Veda in the middle. Chanting of the

Rudram in rhythm, purifies the entire atmosphere and wipes out distress in our

lives.

 

Chant the mantra `Om Namah Shivaya' entire day and practise Dhyana

for longer periods than the usual routine. Remain more introvert on

this day contemplating about the truths of life. And have darshan of

Lord Shiva where He is properly and regularly worshipped.

 

Mahashivaratri will fall on 11th Feburary on Thursday in 2010

4.00 A.M

Sri Ganapati Avahan poojan

 

5.00 A.M

Kalasa Sthapana, Devi Avahan and Poojan Archana, Arati

 

6.30 P.M

 

Mahanyasa Parayana, Prathama Kala Abhisheka

Trisati Archana, 300 names of Lord Shiv Arati

Bilva Archna, Lingaashtakam, Mantrapushpam,

 

10.30 P.M

Dwiteeya Kala Abhishekam

Manyu Sookta, Bilva Ashtottara Sata Nama Archana

Shri Uma Maheshwar Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam,

 

February 19th

 

1.0 A.M

Triteeya Kala Abhisheka

Shiv Sahasra 1008 names of Lord Shiva, Sri Rudra Krama Archana

Daridyadahan Shiv Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam,

 

3.00 A.M

Chaturtha Kala Abhisheka Sri Siva Ashtottara Satanama Archana

Arati, Mantrapushpam,

 

5.00 A.M

Sri Lalita Sahasranama Pooja, Sri Siva Kavacha Parayana

Arati, Mantrapushpam,

 

6.00 A.M

Sri Nandikeswara Abhisheka, mangal aarti

 

The one who recites his name will not fear death.

 

shiveshaanaaM mahaadevaM vaamadevaM sadaashivam. h |

namaami shirasaa devaM kiM no mR^ityuH karishhyati

 

Jai Shiv onkara, Prabhu jai Shiv onkara,

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv ardhangi dhara

 

sham karoti iti Shankar

 

sham means welfare and karoti is the doer. Thus the one who is responsible for

one's welfare is Shankar.

 

Everywhere I go; people ask me why we perform rituals. First try to know the

science behind these rituals, the truth behind the ritual will appear on its

own. Every one needs the discipline first to pass the exam. Rituals make

abstract philosophy palatable to earnest aspirants. They are the ridge poles, as

it were, of the spiritual roof. If they are pulled down due to ignorance

,religion will lose its vitality .Rituals have poetic, aesthetic and sublime

elements which make religious functions convivial that men, women and children,

pure in body, mind and attire, joyously partake in them.

 

Lord Mrityunjay Mahadev is the winner of death. Meditate and worship

on Mrityunjay Mahadev you can escape from miseries and troubles of

this materialistic world as well as the problems related to inner

soul. He devours/displels our troubles, tensions, stress as well as

our ego.

 

Mahamrityunjaya THE BEING who allows us to conquered death, death of

emotions, fears, wrong doing, karma dhosha, evil effects or words and

evil eye. Through his worship, Sadhana and meditation one can banish

the fear of death forever from one's life. This is why Maarkandey

Rishi sang - Chandrashekharaashr aye Mam Kim Karishyati Vei Yamah i.e.

" When I am in the protection of Lord Chandrashekhar then how can Yama,

the Lord of death harm me. "

 

Meditate on the Name, worship the Name, and through the Name, you

shall be absorbed in intuitive peace and poise.

 

BE DIVINE IN HIS DIVINE LOVE. BE A JOGAN IN HIS LOVE.

 

May The Mother bless us in new year with new hope new dreams and

ultimate joy.

 

Let us reflect upon spiritual rest, spiritual renewal, spiritual

healing and celebration created to enlighten, encourage, educate and

empower ourselves and then the mankind.

 

Rajyalaxmi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

It's true that there are different astrological methods of determining the

date, as well. I'm not familiar with their varieties, I only know they

exist.

 

If someone can tell me the time and day it is not auspicious to worship Lord

Shiva, then perhaps we will know which day is inappropriate for celebrating

Him.

 

 

On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 10:24 PM, Radhakrishnan J <jayaarshreewrote:

 

>

>

> Some temples in India are celebrating Mahasivaratri on 12-02-2010 and some

> other temples on 13-03-2010. You are celebrating on 11-02-2010. I think

> Hindu festivals/religious observances are really so elastic that one can

> choose the day one wants to observe. The almanac itself seems to be

> flexible. Of course, the point is time is linear for the material world but

> not so in the spiritual world.

>

> JR

>

> --- On Thu, 2/11/10, raj_laxmi_us

<rajyalaxmi11<rajyalaxmi11%40hotmail.com>>

> wrote:

>

> raj_laxmi_us <rajyalaxmi11 <rajyalaxmi11%40hotmail.com>>

> When is Mahashivratri : 11 Feb Thursday 2010

> <%40>

> Thursday, February 11, 2010, 12:59 AM

>

>

>

>

> Why do we celebrate Mahashivratri :

>

> Gyanm ichyaet sadashiv, moksham ichyaet janardan

> Meaning one should worship Shiva for spiritual knowledge and Janardan

> (Vishnu) for the Final Liberation (Moksha).

>

> Ru means to cry and dra means to run: Rudra is one who makes us cry or who

> runs while crying, now we need to contemplate on this word. Why Rudra is

> realy means one vanquishes (run) the sorrow and metirial world (World of

> sorrow and the cause of crying).

>

> Rut means truth or one who knows truth and the one who bestows truth on

> worshipers is Rudra.

>

> There are three stories which are associated with this special day:

>

> 1. Once Adi Shakti Parvatiji asked Lord Shiva which Vrata and

> day was the best in terms of giving maximum punyas & his blessings.

> So Lord Shiva himself revealed about this auspicious day.

>

> 2. On this day manifested the great & also the first ever

> Jyotirmaya form (Anala-skanda) of Lord Shiva in front of Lord Vishnu

> & Brahmaji. Lord Shiv is the Saguna Roopa of that Jyotirmaya Form.

>

> 3. On this day there was also supposed to have been the

> marriage of Lord Shiva with Adi Shakti.

>

> The story of the hunter on Mhashivratri day is the spiritual journey

> of you and me.

>

> The hymn glorifies Lord Shiva, as the universal supreme force in the

> earth. In the Yajurveda " RUDRA " prasna (rahasya) is the most important

> component whereas in the Panchakshara manthra OM NAMA SHIVAYA is more

> important. OM NAMA SHIVAYA appears in Yajur Veda in the middle. Chanting of

> the Rudram in rhythm, purifies the entire atmosphere and wipes out distress

> in our lives.

>

> Chant the mantra `Om Namah Shivaya' entire day and practise Dhyana

> for longer periods than the usual routine. Remain more introvert on

> this day contemplating about the truths of life. And have darshan of

> Lord Shiva where He is properly and regularly worshipped.

>

> Mahashivaratri will fall on 11th Feburary on Thursday in 2010

> 4.00 A.M

> Sri Ganapati Avahan poojan

>

> 5.00 A.M

> Kalasa Sthapana, Devi Avahan and Poojan Archana, Arati

>

> 6.30 P.M

>

> Mahanyasa Parayana, Prathama Kala Abhisheka

> Trisati Archana, 300 names of Lord Shiv Arati

> Bilva Archna, Lingaashtakam, Mantrapushpam,

>

> 10.30 P.M

> Dwiteeya Kala Abhishekam

> Manyu Sookta, Bilva Ashtottara Sata Nama Archana

> Shri Uma Maheshwar Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam,

>

> February 19th

>

> 1.0 A.M

> Triteeya Kala Abhisheka

> Shiv Sahasra 1008 names of Lord Shiva, Sri Rudra Krama Archana

> Daridyadahan Shiv Strotam, Arati, Mantrapushpam,

>

> 3.00 A.M

> Chaturtha Kala Abhisheka Sri Siva Ashtottara Satanama Archana

> Arati, Mantrapushpam,

>

> 5.00 A.M

> Sri Lalita Sahasranama Pooja, Sri Siva Kavacha Parayana

> Arati, Mantrapushpam,

>

> 6.00 A.M

> Sri Nandikeswara Abhisheka, mangal aarti

>

> The one who recites his name will not fear death.

>

> shiveshaanaaM mahaadevaM vaamadevaM sadaashivam. h |

> namaami shirasaa devaM kiM no mR^ityuH karishhyati

>

> Jai Shiv onkara, Prabhu jai Shiv onkara,

> Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv ardhangi dhara

>

> sham karoti iti Shankar

>

> sham means welfare and karoti is the doer. Thus the one who is responsible

> for one's welfare is Shankar.

>

> Everywhere I go; people ask me why we perform rituals. First try to know

> the science behind these rituals, the truth behind the ritual will appear on

> its own. Every one needs the discipline first to pass the exam. Rituals make

> abstract philosophy palatable to earnest aspirants. They are the ridge

> poles, as it were, of the spiritual roof. If they are pulled down due to

> ignorance ,religion will lose its vitality .Rituals have poetic, aesthetic

> and sublime elements which make religious functions convivial that men,

> women and children, pure in body, mind and attire, joyously partake in them.

>

> Lord Mrityunjay Mahadev is the winner of death. Meditate and worship

> on Mrityunjay Mahadev you can escape from miseries and troubles of

> this materialistic world as well as the problems related to inner

> soul. He devours/displels our troubles, tensions, stress as well as

> our ego.

>

> Mahamrityunjaya THE BEING who allows us to conquered death, death of

> emotions, fears, wrong doing, karma dhosha, evil effects or words and

> evil eye. Through his worship, Sadhana and meditation one can banish

> the fear of death forever from one's life. This is why Maarkandey

> Rishi sang - Chandrashekharaashr aye Mam Kim Karishyati Vei Yamah i.e.

>

> " When I am in the protection of Lord Chandrashekhar then how can Yama,

> the Lord of death harm me. "

>

> Meditate on the Name, worship the Name, and through the Name, you

> shall be absorbed in intuitive peace and poise.

>

> BE DIVINE IN HIS DIVINE LOVE. BE A JOGAN IN HIS LOVE.

>

> May The Mother bless us in new year with new hope new dreams and

> ultimate joy.

>

> Let us reflect upon spiritual rest, spiritual renewal, spiritual

> healing and celebration created to enlighten, encourage, educate and

> empower ourselves and then the mankind.

>

> Rajyalaxmi

>

>

[Guest guest]

Our temple-- the Sri Rajarajeshwari Peetham, in Rush, NY,

-- isn't taking chances.

We're doing it twice, once tonight and once on March 13th. That's what

you get with trying to square lunar and solar calendars, I guess.

 

Michael Steinberg

[Guest guest]

Om Namah Shivaya Om

 

I checked from this site:

 

http://www.mahashivratri.org/when-is-shivaratri.html and it says:

 

When is Shivaratri?

*Shivaratri 2010 is on February 12, Friday*

[image: When is Shivaratri]Auspicious festival of Mahashivaratri falls on

the 13th or the 14th night of the new moon during *Krishna Paksha* in the

Hindu month of *Phalgun.* The Sanskrit term, Krishna Paksha means the period

of waning moon or the dark fortnight and Phalguna corresponds to the month

of February - March in English Calendar. Shivaratri Festival is celebrated

on a moonless night.

 

According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri or *'Shiva's Great

Night'*symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Many

however, believe,

Shivaratri is the night when Lord Shiva performed the *Tandava Nritya *- the

dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. Celebrating the

festival in a customary manner, devotees give a ritual bath to the Lingam

with the *panchagavya *- milk, sour milk, urine, butter and dung.

Celebrations of Shivaratri Festival mainly take place at night. Devotees of

Lord Shiva throng Shiva temples across the country and spend ‘the Night of

Lord Shiva’ by chanting verses and hymns in praise of the Lord. The festival

holds special meaning for the ladies. They pray to Goddess Parvati also

called 'Gaura', the giver of 'suhag' for good husbands, marital bliss and a

long and prosperous married life.

 

*Shivaratri Calendar*

 

*Shivaratri 2010 is on February 12, Friday*

*Shivaratri Calendar* *February 2010* *S* *M* *T* *W* *T* *F* *S* 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 *12* 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

 

 

 

Who/ which is authentic? Let's ask Lord Shiva himself?

 

Regards, Ravi

 

 

 

 

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 9:05 AM, Michael Steinberg <mlstein

> wrote:

 

>

[Guest guest]

Namaste,

 

Are there any major temples in India celebrating on the 13th?  Just curious

because because there is no chaturdashi on 13th.

 

 

--- On Thu, 2/11/10, Radhakrishnan J <jayaarshree wrote:

 

Some temples in India are celebrating Mahasivaratri on 12-02-2010 and some

other temples on 13-03-2010. You are celebrating on 11-02-2010. I think Hindu

festivals/religious observances are really so elastic that one can choose the

day one wants to observe. The almanac itself seems to be flexible. Of course,

the point is time is linear for the material world but not so in the spiritual

world.

 

 

 

JR

[Guest guest]

Krishnakumar

You do have a point. Pradosham occurs on the sandhi of dwaadasi and traiyodasi.

The next day or rather night is sivaratri. This is as far as paksha sivaratri.

 

Mahasivaratri, for followers of smrti, that is smaartas, falls on Maagha

Krishnapaksha chaturdasi under Lunar calendar, that is, Chaandramaana. Thus it

has fallen today, the 12th Feb 2010.

 

For the followers of Aagama and solar calendar, Mahasivaratri falls on the

Krishnapaksha chaturdasi of Kumbha Maasa. Since Kumbha Maasa has not started

yet, this day falls on 13-03-2010. Kumbha maasa is known as Maasi in Tamil.

Since for Aagama followers, it is on 13-03-2010, many temples in Tamil Nadu will

observe Mahasivaratri on 13-03-2010.

 

Some Aagama authorities in and around Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu have favoured

today over 13-03-2010, because there is no chaturdasi on that day.

 

This kind of split opinion occurs due to the difference between Solar and Lunar

Calendars. To complicate things further, we also have in certain regions of

India Jupiter Calendar which is known as Baarhaspatya-maana.

 

One follows one's sampradaya or else adopts the occasion by the temple within

the perimeter of which one lives. This is how the dichotomy is resolved.

Questions like 'should we need a special day for worshipping Siva' are just the

smart ones and do not resolve the matter. We do have paksha pradosham, paksha

sivaratris which are certainly special occasions for worship of Siva and

observance of austerities.

 

I have just penned what I know. This is not meant to be for anyone's guidance -

ignorant as I stay in these high matters.

 

JR    

 

--- On Fri, 2/12/10, Krishnakumar M. <krishna_kumar_m wrote:

 

 

Krishnakumar M. <krishna_kumar_m

Re: When is Mahashivratri : 11 Feb Thursday 2010

 

Friday, February 12, 2010, 10:46 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Namaste,

 

Are there any major temples in India celebrating on the 13th?  Just curious

because because there is no chaturdashi on 13th.

 

--- On Thu, 2/11/10, Radhakrishnan J <jayaarshree@ > wrote:

 

Some temples in India are celebrating Mahasivaratri on 12-02-2010 and some other

temples on 13-03-2010. You are celebrating on 11-02-2010. I think Hindu

festivals/religious observances are really so elastic that one can choose the

day one wants to observe. The almanac itself seems to be flexible. Of course,

the point is time is linear for the material world but not so in the spiritual

world.

 

 

 

JR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Real risk mitigation - like prudent bankers.

 

JR

 

--- On Thu, 2/11/10, Michael Steinberg <mlstein wrote:

 

 

Michael Steinberg <mlstein

Re: When is Mahashivratri : 11 Feb Thursday 2010

 

Thursday, February 11, 2010, 7:35 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our temple-- the Sri Rajarajeshwari Peetham, in Rush, NY,

-- isn't taking chances.

We're doing it twice, once tonight and once on March 13th. That's what

you get with trying to square lunar and solar calendars, I guess.

 

Michael Steinberg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

aisi subah na aaye

aaye na aisi shaam

jis din zuban pe meri

aaye na Shiv ka naam

 

Om namah shivaya!

 

, Kulasundari Devi <sundari wrote:

>