Notes: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of Columbus, United States with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
In Hindu calendar Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Whole month is considered auspicious to seek blessing of Lord Shiva. Devotees keep various fasts during Shravan month to please Lord Shiva.
Shravan month is also known as Sawan month in North Indian states. All Mondays or Somwar(s) which fall during Shravan month are considered highly auspicious for fasting and known as Shravan Somwar or Sawan Somwar Vrats. Many devotees observe sixteen Mondays or Solah Somwar fasting from first Somwar of Sawan month.
All Tuesdays or Mangalwar in Shravan month are dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Tuesday's fasting during Shravan month is known as Mangal Gauri Vrat. Sawan Shivaratri and Hariyali Amavasya are other auspicious days during Shravan month.
There is fifteen days difference in starting time of Shravan month depending on the followed lunar calendar in the region. In Purnimanta calendar, usually followed by North Indian states, Shravan month starts fifteen days before Amanta calendar.
In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Amanta Lunar Calendar is followed while in North Indian states Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Jharkhand Purnimanta Calendar is followed. Hence half of the Sawan Somwar dates differ in both calendars.
In Nepal, and some parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, Sawan Somwar is observed as per Solar Calendar. Hence, Sawan Somwar dates in these regions might differ from Amanta as well as Purnimanta calendar.
Lord Shiva is worshipped on Maha Shivaratri day. It is believed that Lord Shiva was born as Linga at midnight on this day. Lord Shiva is worshipped in all the four Prahar of the night on Maha Shivaratri. Nishita Kaal Puja Time for Maha Shivaratri is given on this page.
All Masik Shivaratri that occur during a year are listed. According to the Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of every month is celebrated as Masik Shivaratri. Devotees of Lord Shiva observe a one-day fast on this occasion.
In North India, Shivaratri which falls during the auspicious month of Shravana is known as Sawan Shivaratri. Except Hindi belt in North India, in rest of India Sawan begins one or two days after Sawan Shivaratri.
Pradosh Vrat, also known as Pradosham in South India, is observed to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu calendar, this fast is observed on the Trayodashi Tithi of both Shukla and Krishna Paksha of the lunar month. Pradosham days for whole year are listed on this page.
Lord Shiva is one of the three main deities worshipped in Hinduism, namely Brahma, Vishnu & Mahesha, who are collectively known as Trimurti. Lord Shiva is the destroyer of the universe and is also known by the names of Bholenath, Lord Shankara, etc.
108 Shiva Names mentioned in Shakta Pramod Grantha are the most popular 108 Names of Lord Shiva. Each name when combined with Om Namah becomes independent Mantra in itself and can be used for chanting as well as to perform Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali Homa.
Lord Shiva Aarti is provided with lyrics and recitation video. It's a widely known and melodious Aarti dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Lord Mahadev Aarti is given with lyrics and recitation video. It is a very popular Aarti dedicated to the Mahadeva form of Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva Chalisa is provided with lyrics and recitation video. Devotees of Lord Shiva recite this Chalisa to please Him and seek His blessings.
Various types of Lord Shiva Rangoli designs and Shiva Linga Rangoli designs are given. The method of making beautiful Rangoli is also described step by step through pictures. With the help of these pictures, one can make Rangoli very easily.
Om Namah Shivaya i.e. the Mula Mantra of Lord Shiva is the most powerful Mantra of Lord Shiva. Om Tryambakam, the death defeating Mantra of Lord Shiva. Om Tatpurushaya, the Rudra Gayatri Mantra of Lord Shiva are few powerful Mantra to please and seek blessings of Lord Shiva.
A detailed Shodashopachara Shiva Puja Vidhi dedicated to Lord Shiva is provided. In the presented Puja Vidhi, all the sixteen steps of Shodashopachara Puja Vidhi including Dhyana, Avahana, Padya, Arghya, and Achamaniya are described with Mantras.
Shivaratri Shodashopachara Puja Vidhi consisting of all the main steps of worship like Sankalpa, Dhyana, Avahana, Asana, Arghya etc. has been provided along with Mantra. With the help of this Puja Vidhi, you can take full advantage of Maha Shivaratri by performing worship in a proper manner.
Shiva Ramashtakam is given with lyrics and recitation video. It is a very melodious and effective Ashtakam dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Shri Shiva Ashtottarashatanama Stotram is given with lyrics and video. Reciting this Stotram is considered to be very auspicious and fruitful.
Maha Shivaratri Greeting Cards with pictures of Shiva Mukha Lingam, Swayambhu Shiva Lingam Abhishek, Lord Shiva on Mount Kailash and Shiva Grinding Bhang are given. You can send Maha Shivaratri greetings to your loved ones through these beautiful pictures.
