Masa Shivaratri - மாச சிவராத்திரி

                                                           Masa Shivaratri

The Shivaratri viratham is a very powerful viratham dedicated to the Supreme Lord Shiva. As mentioned in the Hindu Puranas this viratham is valued with high greatness. Unlike, Maha Shivratri that comes once in a year, Masa Shivaratri is observed every month.

Procedure:

You will have to wake up early in the morning, before dawn and meditate about the Supreme and infinitely auspicious Lord Shiva. They then take a bath and wear clean clothes. Wear a Rudraksha mala and apply ‘vibuthi’ which is considered to be an important part of the ritual. Devotees will be celebrating this auspicious day by fasting and offering special prayers to Lord Shiva by pouring milk and water (Abhisheka) on the Shivalingam and adorning it with beautiful flowers and Bilva leaves which are considered to be special. In other viratham, a feast is observed after completion of puja, wherein in the Shivaratri viratham, the devotees must fast all through the day as well as night. Most importantly, keep vigil all night while enchanting the ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ mantra.  It is broken only on the Morning with the consumption of the Prasad.

Performed by:

People who want to control your senses and be contented in your life will observe this viratham. Also observed by married women and Spinsters too. They fast on this day for a better life of their husband and son. Unmarried women fast for a better life partner.

Benefits this Viratham:

If you observe this extremely powerful viratham, you will attain the grace of Lord Shiva. In a nutshell, to attain Moksha or salvation. For ardent disciples of Lord Shiva, observing the Shivaratri viratham is equal or even more auspicious than performing the Ashwamedha Yagna. You will be absolved from all your sins, ultimately get united with the supreme power and live happily in His abode.

The story behind this Viratham:

It is on the day of Maha Shivaratri, Lord Shiva revealed his Lingam form. The Gods, Brahma and Vishnu had a dispute to know was the supreme God among the two. Thus, Lord Shiva emerged as the pillar of light in the form of Linga. That occurrence took place on the 14th day of Magha month (Hindu Calendar). Since then, the day is celebrated as Maha Shivratri. Masa Shivratri is observed on the 13th night/14th day of every month. Another interesting story is that on this day when Lord Shiva got married. After this, Lord Shiva turned from Nirguna Brahman to Saguna Brahman. So, devotees of Lord Shiva take the Baaraat of Shiva to Maa Parvati’s residence. Thus, devotees perform Rudrabhishekam during midnight and invoke the blessings of Shiva.

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