Here in Sri raja rajarajeshwari Peetham we celebrate Shivratri every year with great devotion involving deeply felt, selfless love and commitment, often blending inner spiritual reflection with outer, joyous celebration. It goes beyond mere amusement to commemorate sacred moments, such as through fasting, prayer, or ritualistic worship, turning routines into moments of profound gratitude and spiritual rejuvenation.
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This major Hindu festival, known as the “Night of Shiva,” involves all-night vigils, fasting, and meditation, with major celebrations like continuous chanting’s of Sri Rudra Namakam and Chamakam along with Rudra Abhishekam to Shiva Lingas followed by Sri Shiva Paravti Kalyamam.
Significance: It is believed that on this night, the northern hemisphere is positioned in a way that causes a natural, intense surge of energy in the human system, assisting in spiritual growth.
Celebrations: The event is marked by Jagarana (night-long vigil), special Rudrabhishek/Abhishekam rituals (water, milk, Bel leaves), and chanting.
Common Rituals:
- Fasting: Devotees often observe a strict or light, sattvic fast to keep the body light for meditation.
- Meditation: The core practice is to keep the spine erect throughout the night, using the natural planetary energy to aid meditation.
- Offerings: Offering Bilva leaves (Bilva patra) to the Shiva Linga is a central ritual
Shiva Parvathi Kalyanam (the celestial wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati) is a sacred ritual representing the union of Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (nature). Participating in or witnessing this ceremony promotes marital harmony, removes obstacles to marriage (such as Manglik dosha), ensures long-lasting relationships, and brings prosperity, peace, and spiritual growth to the family
Key Benefits of Shiva Parvathi Kalyanam:
- Marital Harmony & Bliss: It is believed to resolve conflicts, misunderstandings, and distance between couples, fostering a loving, lasting union.
- Removal of Marriage Obstacles: The ritual helps eliminate Doshas (astrological impediments) like Mangalik, Rahu-Ketu, or Kala Sarpa Dosha that cause delays in marriage.
- Ideal Spouse & Fertility: Worship is performed to find a suitable life partner and to overcome difficulties in conceiving, enhancing fertility.
- Protection & Prosperity: The divine blessings are sought for health, longevity, and overall prosperity (Arogyam and Anugraham).
- Spiritual Growth: It symbolizes the balance between worldly life and detachment, helping devotees align with divine virtues and overcome ego.