Why is the four-part worship of Lord Shankar special? Know its method and benefits

This time Mahashivratri will be celebrated on February 18. Every moment of Mahashivratri is filled with the grace of Shiva. Although most people worship in the morning, the night worship on Shivaratri is the most fruitful. And even more important than that – the worship at four o’clock.

Mahashivratri 2023: Shivaratri is a very big festival of the Hindu tradition. This festival is celebrated on Phalgul Krishna Chaturdashi. It is said that Lord Shiva was married on this day. By worshiping Mahadev, a person can get complete happiness in life. On this day, the special importance of fasting, fasting, chanting mantras and night vigils has been told. There is a law to worship for four hours on Mahashivratri. This time Mahashivratri will be celebrated on February 18. Let us tell you about the importance of four-hour worship and its correct method.

Why is the four-hour puja on Shivratri special?

Every moment of Shivratri is filled with the grace of Shiva. Although most people worship in the morning, the night puja on Shivratri is the most fruitful. And even more important – the four-hour puja. This puja is performed starting from the evening and up to Brahma Muhurta. The whole night is used for this.

First watch worship.

Worshipping for four hours achieves Dharma, Kama and Moksha. This worship is usually performed in the evening. During the Pradosh period, it is performed between 06.00 and 09.00 in the evening. In this worship, milk is offered to Lord Shiva. He is anointed with a stream of water. In this worship, you can chant the Shiva mantra. If you wish, you can also praise Shiva.

Second watch worship

This worship is performed between 09.00 and 12.00 at night. In this worship, curd is offered to Lord Shiva. He is also anointed with a stream of water. In the second hour of worship, chant the Shiva mantra. This worship brings wealth and prosperity to the person.

Third watch worship

This worship is performed between 12.00 and 03.00 midnight. In this worship, ghee should be offered to Lord Shiva. After this, it should be anointed with a stream of water. Praising Shiva at this time is especially fruitful. Meditating on Lord Shiva at this time is also beneficial. By doing this puja, every wish of a person is fulfilled. P

Fourth Puja Puja

This puja is performed early in the morning between 03.00 and 06.00. In this puja, honey should be offered to Lord Shiva. After this, it should be anointed with a stream of water. Chanting and praising Shiva mantras are both fruitful at this time. This puja destroys the sins of a person and the person becomes entitled to salvation.

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