Maha Shivratri 2024: Which colours to wear on the auspicious day
Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna. This year, the festival falls on March 8. Maha Shivratri is very important in Hinduism. Devotees worship Lord Shiva on this special day. They perform holy rituals like Jalabhishek and Rudrabhishek on Shivlinga to seek blessings from the Lord.
Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna. This year, the festival falls on March 8. Maha Shivratri is very important in Hinduism. Devotees worship Lord Shiva on this special day. They perform holy rituals like Jalabhishek and Rudrabhishek on Shivlinga to seek blessings from the Lord.
During Maha Shivratri, people fast from dawn to dusk, worship the deity and consume fruits. Bhopal-based astrologer and Vastu consultant Pandit Hitendra Kumar Sharma shares how to worship Lord Shiva and recommended colors for best results. Take a look at the appropriate colors and worship rituals for Maha Shivratri.
Which color is suitable to wear on Maha Shivratri?
If you are wondering what color to wear for worship on the holy festival of Maha Shivratri, it is believed that Lord Shiva favors the color green. Wearing green clothes on this day is considered very auspicious. Additionally, you can also choose red, yellow, pink, orange or white colored clothes during Maha Shivratri Puja.
The color green is associated with Lord Shiva's association with the natural world and his depiction as the cosmic dancer, Nataraja. Wearing a green saree can be a way of honoring Lord Shiva's harmonious relationship with the environment.
Which color to avoid wearing on Mahashivratri?
On Maha Shivratri, it is advised to avoid wearing black or blue clothes. These colors are believed to bring negative energy, which can negatively affect your worship.
How to dress on Maha Shivratri?
In Hindu tradition, men usually wear dhoti-kurta and women wear sari during rituals or worship. It is advisable to choose a suit made of cotton fabric. Unmarried girls also have the option of wearing a suit during this period.
Things to Avoid During Maha Shivratri
- Avoid sleeping during puja and in the evening.
- Avoid non-vegetarian food.
- Avoid engaging in arguments.
- Avoid spending time in movies.
- Practice meditation and chant Shiva mantras.
- Avoid taking tamasic food.