Celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha each month, Shivratri is also known as Masik Shivratri. This day observes people fasting and worshipping lord Shiva. Though there are twelve Masik Shivratri every year, there are two that are considered to be the most important. One is the Maha Shivratri, celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. The other is Sawan Shivratri, celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Sawan month.
Here’s the date, time, and fasting method of the Masik Shivratri in the month of Ashadha.
Date, Time Of Masik Shivratri Of Ashadha
The Masik Shivratri will be celebrated on June 23 of Ashadha. The Chaturdashi Tithi will commence at 10:09 PM on June 23 and will end at 06:59 PM on June 24. To worship Lord Shiva, Nishita Kaal Muhurat, the timing will begin at 12:03 AM on June 24 and end at 12:44 AM on June 24.
Fasting Method For Masik Shivratri
As per Drik Panchang, devotees wanting to observe Masik Shivratri Vrat can do it from Maha Shivratri and pursue it for one year. They should stay awake during Shivratri and pray to Lord Shiva at night. This occasion is considered very auspicious if it falls on Tuesday and the Shivratri Puja is to be performed during midnight, aka, Nishita Kaal.
On Trayodashi Tithi, which is a day before Shivratri, devotees should eat food only once a day. On the Shivratri day, they should pledge to fast the entire day. They should also pray or visit the temple only after taking a bath in the evening. While Lord Shiva would be worshipped at night, the fast should be broken the next day after taking a bath. To enjoy the full benefits, devotees should break the fast between sunrise and sunset of Chaturdashi Tithi.