The biggest opportunity to celebrate Bholenath in the last month of the year, do this one thing on Paush monthly Shivratri:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The year 2025 is at its last stage and the king of winter ‘Paush Month’ has started. In Hinduism, on Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of every month monthly shivratri is celebrated, but Shivratri of Paush month has its own significance. It is considered very auspicious to bid farewell to the year and wish for happiness and prosperity in the new year.

If you are a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva and observe Shivratri fast every month, or are thinking of starting the fast for the first time this time, then this news is very useful for you.

When is Paush Masik Shivratri 2025? (correct date)
Friends, according to the calendar, this time is the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Paush month. 18 and 19 December It is likely to fall around (because Krishna Paksha has started from today 5th December, so Chaturdashi will come after about 13-14 days).

Usually, Shivratri fast is observed on the day on which Midnight That means Chaturdashi Tithi should be present in Nishita period. Therefore, note down the date in your diary and definitely check the local almanac.

Why is monthly Shivratri so special?
It is believed that on the day of Masik Shivratri, the union of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati took place. For those who cannot wait for ‘Maha Shivratri’ of the year, this Shivratri of every month is no less than a boon.
It is said that the devotee who wakes up and anoints Mahadev during the cold nights of Paush, the fear of untimely death and diseases goes away from his life.

Auspicious time of puja (Muhurat)
‘Time’ has great importance in the worship of Lord Shiva. The real worship of Shivratri is not during the day, but At night (Pradosh Kaal or Nishita Kaal) It happens in.

• Pradosh Kaal: The best time is just after sunset (between 5:30 and 7:30 pm).
• Nishita period: The time between 11:45 to 12:45 at night (this is considered the most powerful time, when the Shiva element is most active).

Simple method of worship (Step-by-Step)

1. Early morning: Wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take bath and take resolution of fasting while chanting “Om Namah Shivay”.
2. Coronation: Go to the temple in the evening or perform Abhishekam of Shivalinga at home. for this Raw milk, curd, ghee, honey and Ganga water Use (Panchamrit).
3. The most important thing: Shivalinga with three leaves Belpatra Must offer. Bholenath agrees even with just a pot of water and Belpatra.
4. enjoyment: Offer white things like kheer or batasha.
5. mantra: While worshiping at night, chant ‘Mahamrityunjaya Mantra’ 108 times.

Don’t make this mistake!
Prasad (chanda) offered on Shivling should never be eaten by oneself, it should be distributed. And yes, do not offer basil leaves to Shivalinga even by mistake.

So friends, please please Mahadev with your devotion on this Paush monthly Shivratri and ask for lots of happiness for the coming new year.