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  • Masik Shivratri 2025 Date in January: Know Auspicious Tithi, Significance and Vrat Rituals To Observe the Day Dedicated to the Worshipping of Lord Shiva

    Masik Shivratri 2025 Date in January: Know Auspicious Tithi, Significance and Vrat Rituals To Observe the Day Dedicated to the Worshipping of Lord Shiva

    Masik Shivratri is an auspicious day that falls every month when devotees worship Lord Shiva. The day of Masik Shivratri is celebrated every month on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha, is a significant occasion dedicated to Lord Shiva. In January 2025, Masik Shivaratri falls on Monday, January 27. The auspicious tithi begins at 11:04 PM on January 27 and will end at 10:05 PM on January 28. This day is a perfect time for devotees to seek blessings, offer prayers, and express gratitude to Lord Shiva. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar. 

    The festival of Shivratri marks the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. Each month, Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha is known as Masik Shivaratri. Unlike the annual Maha Shivaratri, Masik Shivaratri is a monthly celebration and is observed with great devotion by followers of Lord Shiva. In this article, let’s know more about the Masik Shivaratri 2025 date, tithi timings, the significance and rituals of the day dedicated to the worshipping of Lord Shiva.

    Masik Shivratri 2025 Date

    Masik Shivratri 2025 falls on Monday, January 27.

    Masik Shivratri 2025 Timings

    The Masik Shivratri tithi begins at 11:04 PM on January 27 and will end at 10:05 PM on January 28.

    Masik Shivratri Significance

    Masik Shivratri holds great significance for the devotees of Lord Shiva and is celebrated with great devotion across India. On this day, devotees observe fast and offer prayers, especially during the Nishita Kaal, considered the most auspicious time for worship.

    On this auspicious day, devotees visit Lord Shiva temples to seek blessings of the Lord and perform special rituals and pujas to honour Lord Shiva. Devotees chant mantra, offer milk, honey, and Bilva leaves to the Shiva Linga. It is believed that observing Masik Shivaratri can help them attain inner peace, spiritual growth, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 27, 2025 05:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Hanumath Jayanthi 2024 Date and Marghashirsha Amavasya Tithi: Know Significance and Rituals of the Day Dedicated to the Worshipping of Lord Hanuman

    Hanumath Jayanthi 2024 Date and Marghashirsha Amavasya Tithi: Know Significance and Rituals of the Day Dedicated to the Worshipping of Lord Hanuman

    Hanumath Jayanthi 2024 is on December 30. This annual celebration is marked on the new moon day in the month of Margashirsha. It is believed that Lord Hanumath was born on the Amavasya tithi of Mrghashirsha month when Moolam Nakshatram was prevailing. Every year, the celebration of Hanumath Jayanthi is marked with great fervour and enthusiasm. The celebration is also known as Hanuman Jayanti in North India and is celebrated in the Hindu month of Chaitra. As we celebrate Hanumath Jayanthi 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Hanumath Jayanthi and more.

    Hanumath Jayanthi 2024 Date and Marghashirsha Amavasya Tithi

    Hanumath Jayanthi 2024 is on December 30. This annual commemoration is a common practice across Tamil Nadu and celebrates the birth of Lord Hanumath or Lord Hanuman. Hanumath Jayanthi is marked on the Margashirsha Amavasya when Moolam Nakshatram is prevailing. In years when Moolam Nakshatra does not coincide with Amavasya, Amavasya day is preferred to celebrate Hanumath Jayanthi. The Marghashirsha Amavasya tithi begins on 04:01 AM on Dec 30, 2024 and will go on till 03:56 AM on Dec 31, 2024. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Hanumath Jayanthi Significance and Rituals

    Hanumath Jayanthi celebrations are extremely important for devotees of Lord Hanuman or Anjaneyar and are marked with special Pujas, processions and festivities across the state. It is interesting to note that the date of Hanuman Jayanti is different in different parts of the country. However, the love, adoration and respect for Lord Hanuman remains constant. While people in North India celebrate the birthday of Lord Hanuman on Chaitra Purnima, In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated for 41-days which starts on Chaitra Purnima and ends on the tenth day during Krishna Paksha in Vaishakha month.

    We hope that the celebration of Hanumath Jayanthi in Tamil Nadu brings love, light and prosperity to one and all. People are sure to mark this day by singing devotional songs, offering special delicacies like Wada Malai (A garland made of medu vada) and sweets to Lord Hanuman and seeking His blessings and guidance. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Hanumath Jayanti 2024!

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 30, 2024 05:35 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).