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Magh Purnima Rituals: The full moon day of Magh month is considered a very auspicious and fruitful date in Hindu religion. Special importance has been given to worshiping Lord Shiva on this day. Magh Purnima It will be celebrated with reverence and faith on 1st February i.e. Saturday. According to the Panchang, Purnima Tithi will start from 5:52 am on February 1 and will continue till 3:38 pm on February 2. It is described in the scriptures that by worshiping Shiva, Rudrabhishek and chanting mantras on Magh Purnima, a person’s sins are destroyed and one gets relief from mental and physical troubles. This day is considered extremely auspicious especially for receiving the blessings of Shiva.
According to the scriptures, by worshiping Lord Shiva on Magh Purnima, the seeker attains special virtues. It is mentioned in Skanda Purana that Purnima Tithi is associated with Shiva element, hence worshiping Shiva done on this day gives quick results. It is believed that by worshiping Shiva on Magh Purnima, troubles, fears and diseases of life go away. This date is also considered a symbol of self-purification and spiritual progress. A devotee who offers water to Shivling with devotion experiences stability, balance and mental peace in his life.
Importance and method of Rudrabhishek
Rudrabhishek on the day of Magh Purnima is considered extremely fruitful. It is said in the scriptures that Rudrabhishek performed on this date bestows manifold virtues. During Rudrabhishek, Shivling is anointed with water, milk, curd, ghee, honey and pure water. Along with this, Om Namah Shivay mantra is chanted. It is believed that by performing Rudrabhishek, the troubles related to planetary defects, especially Moon and Rahu, are pacified. This Abhishek reduces mental stress and infuses positive energy in life.
How to get Shiva’s blessings by chanting mantra and meditation?
Special importance has been given to chanting mantra and meditation on Magh Purnima. According to the scriptures, chanting Om Namah Shivay or Mahamrityunjay mantra on this day destroys fear, disease and negative thoughts. Remembering the calm and compassionate form of Lord Shiva during meditation stabilizes the mind. It is believed that chanting mantra done on full moon day is more effective than on normal days. If the seeker chants with silence, restraint and devotion on this day, he attains mental peace and spiritual strength.
What to do while worshiping Shiva on Magh Purnima?
According to the scriptures, on the day of Magh Purnima, Shiva should be worshiped after taking bath in the morning and wearing clean clothes. Offer water on Shivalinga and offer Belpatra, Dhatura, Bhasma and flowers. Perform ritual worship by lighting lamps and incense sticks. Donation is also given special importance on this day, especially donation of white clothes, food or milk is considered virtuous. It is believed that worshiping Shiva done with rules, devotion and restraint on Magh Purnima provides the devotee with the blessings of Shiva and permanent peace and balance in life.
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