Maha Shivaratri is celebration of fasting day which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Maha Shivarathri is celebrated annually on the night of Krishnapatcha (Thaeybirai) Chaturdasi Thithi (The
day before New Moon) which falls in the Tamil month of Masi and between February
and March.
“Maha Shivaratri Karpam”, The book is instructed about the
fasting method of Maha Shivarathri.
Ancestors have said that if we worship Lord Shiva on that day, all worries will be removed and great success will occur. If there is fasting on that holy day, then we get blessings from Shiva. The prosperity will also be growing.
If we sit in the shrine of Lord Shiva in Shiva temples and recite the name of Lord Shiva in remembrance of Lord Shiva throughout the day and in the Six Kala Pujas then we can get the benefit of the whole year from the day of Maha Shivarathri. That is why "Shivaratri" fasting gives the best result.
Those who follow the fasting should fast from the morning with Shiva's thoughts and worship all the four yamas at night. Those who cannot follow the full fasting take foods like milk and fruits. The next morning take the bath, get the Swami darshan and having food to complete the fast. We can help by providing facilities for the four Yama anointing ceremonies held at the Shiva temples.
