Maha Shivratri 2025: A Guide to Dos and Don’ts of Maha Shivratri Vrat 

Feb 25, 2025 Komal Das

Maha Shivratri 2025, on February 26, honors Lord Shiva with devotion and unique traditions across India

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Devotees worship Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati on Maha Shivratri, observe a nirjala vrat (fast without water), and follow specific rules and guidelines

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The Dos Devotees should consume one meal on Trayodashi to prepare for Maha Shivratri and take a bath before Shiv Puja on Shivratri night

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Shivratri Puja can be done once or four times, and the fast starts with an early bath and fresh clothes

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Shivratri Puja can be done once or four times, and the fast starts with an early bath and fresh clothes

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The Don'ts Avoid grains and legumes during the fast, offer coconuts but not coconut water, and don’t consume offerings made to Lord Shiva

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Avoid excessive tea or coffee during fasting, use sandalwood paste instead of kumkum, and never offer cursed flowers like kevada and champa

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Maha Shivratri 2025: Puja vidhi and rituals Offer bel patra, milk, and sweets to Shiva, decorate the Shivalinga, light lamps, and join temple rituals and evening processions

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What to eat: Sabudana, millets, pumpkin, potato, makhana, arbi, banana, yogurt, fruits, milk, paneer, ghee, dry fruits, nuts, and seeds are ideal for fasting

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What to avoid: Avoid regular grains, pulses, legumes, non-vegetarian foods, onion, garlic, and use rock salt instead of regular salt during fasting

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