What Is The Importance of Ramraj Soil In The Divine Celebration Of Mahashivratri

BY: GEETANJALI MISHRA

Mahashivratri is the festival of divine union of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati as well as the celebration of Shiva's cosmic dance 'Tandav'.

Divine Night Of Blessing

Celebrated on the 14th night of dark fortnight in Phalguna Mahashivratri will be observed on July 26 this year.

Sacred 14th night Of Phalguna

Devotees seek blessings by fasting, temple visits, & Holding night vigils with prayers and chanting.

Rituals

Devotees fast to purify body and soul, inspiring self-control and to enhance spiritual focus.

Why Fasting

It is believed to be spiritually charged time for self-reflection and connecting with Lord Shiva.

Why Night Vigils

Visiting the Shivling and offering Abhishekam with milk, honey, ghee, bael leaves, Dhatura, and sandalwood is a key ritual.

Why Temple Visits

Om Namah Shivay, The Shiva Gayatri Mantra, The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra,  The Shiva Panchakshari Mantra.

Powerful Mantras 

Used to craft Shiv Parivar idols at home for rituals like Parthiv Poojan and Rudrabhishek

Importance Of Sacred Ramraj Soil