The time for महाशिवरात्रि is around the corner and people might be preparing for the divine celebrations on the 26th of February 2025. While it’s simple for the regular fasters to observe this व्रत, things could be a little challenging for the new ones who are keeping it.
So, to connect with the divine energy naturally or rejuvenate your inner aura before the onfall on Shivratri Vrat, we will dive deeper into what preparations you must make in the pre-arrival phase of Mahashivratri.
Let’s pace up:
A. Focus on Meditating
It’s the first rule to make yourself prepared for a spiritual celebration. Meditation helps you keep your focus intact and lets you feel happy and more mentally balanced.
Therefore, before the onset of Mahashivratri Vrat, start meditating the days before to make your intentions strong and also to feel relieved of negative emotions.
B. Know What To Wear
On this auspicious day, one must wear clean clothes and simply be traditional. Like for men, white-colored kurtas or pajamas will look fabulous, or they can choose to wear dhotis too because these are considered modest clothes.
For women, a white sari will look beautiful on the occasion or if not a sari, one can simply choose to wear a salwar suit with a dupatta as decent clothing. The colors, like light blue, yellow, or gray, should be selected for deciding the attire.
C. Sacred Wearables
In addition to just wearing decent clothing, focus on also wearing Shiva-related items such as the Shiv ji pendant or the Black Rudraksha Mala. These will help you connect with your beloved divine and feel Shiv Ji’s energy inside you.
D. Staying Away From Tamasik Activities
Tamasik activities mean acts or guns related to darkness, inertia, or ignorance, like eating meat, onions, and garlic, gambling, fighting, or abusing.
These qualities take us closer to mental dullness or inactivity. In addition, people who engage in such activities have difficulty cleansing their aura and feel a deep connection to the deity.
E. Cleanse the Surroundings
It’s very important to purify your home spaces before keeping the Maha Shivratri Vrat.
As such, you should be careful about keeping your puja area or the altar space neat and clean, as you will worship there, making the corner areas deeply clean.
Lit the entire space with illuminating lights to spread the positive essence of this devotional day everywhere.
F. Gather Essential Items For Puja
Make sure you are not missing out on certain materials or sacred items you will need for worship or prayer. Keep the Shiva idol, bel leaves, milk, honey, Ganga Jal, Chandan, flowers, Agarbatti, fruits, and lighted lamps by your side.
These are the must-keep items at your altar space when you are doing puja.
G. Rest & Sleep Well The Night Before
You would be keeping the fast for the whole day and also have to observe the night vigil. So, getting a deep sleep and resting before a few nights of Shivratri becomes important.
It’s for you to bolster up the fast’s intent and keep your bhakti spirit elevated for Shivratri. If you were fully relaxed, you would be able to perform all the festival rituals easily and perfectly.
H. Keep Up The Satvik Diet
Maha Shivratri Vrat is for cleansing your soul inside and lifting your inner self spiritually. This can be possible when your daily food intake is pure and Satvik.
Eat fruits, milk, nuts, and simple vegetarian food. Drink plenty of water or eat milk-based products too to make sure you are filled up. Don’t eat onion, garlic, mushroom, or any non-vegetarian stuff to remain pure during the days near Shivratri.
I. Connect With Nature
Give yourself nature walks, such as in the park or garden. Nature helps you feel elated and healed and also lets you connect with the cosmic energy of Lord Shiva.
In addition, it also offers natural flowers like jasmine, lotus, and hibiscus from the trees or gardens to Lord Shiva.
Concluding Thoughts
So, here are some of the important things to keep in mind when you decide to observe the Maha Shivratri Vrat. Practice gratitude and rise early before the sun every day to have an enriching experience. It will help you keep your spiritual energy high and will strengthen your commitment to righteousness and devotion.
