Masik Shivaratri Tomorrow, 21 December 2022: Puja Time, Rituals, Significance

Shivratri holds significance for the devotees for Lord Shiva. Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha of every Hindu calendar month is Masik Shivaratri.

Devotees, who wish to observe Masik Shivaratri Vrat, can start it from Maha Shivaratri day and continue it for a year.

Masik Shivaratri December 2022 Date: December 21, Wednesday.

Puja Time: December 21, 11:58 pm – December 22, 12:51 am.

Rituals: The Shivratri Vrat observer wakes up early in the morning, takes bath and wears new clothes.

Wearing a Rudraksha mala and applying vibhuti is important part of the ritual.

The vrat observer visits a Shiv Temple on this day and performs ritualistic bath of the Shiv Ling with water, milk, honey and other auspicious substances.

After the bath ritual, turmeric and kumkum is applied on the Shiv Ling. This apart, a pink and white lotus garland is offered to the deity.

Lighting of incense sticks and ringing the temple bells is also a part of the worshipping.

The devotees should observe the fast throughout the day and chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ mantra while staying awake during night.

Prasad in the form of fruits is offered to Lord Shiva on this occasion.

The fast is broken on the next day by consuming the prasad.

Masik Shivaratri 2022 Dates, Puja Time for All Months

January 1st
Saturday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Jan 02, 12:03 AM – Jan 02, 12:57 AM
January 30th
Sunday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Jan 31, 12:13 AM – Jan 31, 1:05 AM
March 1st
Tuesday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Mar 02, 12:13 AM – Mar 02, 1:03 AM
March 30th
Wednesday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Mar 31, 12:07 AM – Mar 31, 12:54 AM
April 29th
Friday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Apr 30, 12:01 AM – Apr 30, 12:46 AM
May 28th
Saturday
Shivaratri Puja Time : May 29, 12:02 AM – May 29, 12:45 AM
June 27th
Monday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Jun 28, 12:08 AM – Jun 28, 12:51 AM
July 26th
Tuesday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Jul 27, 12:11 AM – Jul 27, 12:55 AM
August 25th
Thursday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Aug 26, 12:06 AM – Aug 26, 12:52 AM
September 24th
Saturday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Sep 24, 11:55 PM – Sep 25, 12:43 AM
October 23rd
Sunday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Oct 23, 11:46 PM – Oct 24, 12:36 AM
November 22nd
Tuesday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Nov 22, 11:46 PM – Nov 23, 12:39 AM
December 21st
Wednesday
Shivaratri Puja Time : Dec 21, 11:58 PM – Dec 22, 12:51 AM
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