Mahashivratri 2020: According to Hindu calendar, the day of Shivaratri is considered very special. On this day, devotees worship and fast to Bholenath. This year, the festival of Shivaratri will be celebrated on 21 February, Friday. According to Shivpuran, the Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month is called Mahashivratri. Actually Mahashivratri is the night of union of Shiva and Shakti. According to religious beliefs, spiritual powers awaken on the night of Shivaratri. It has been told in the scriptures that by taking astrological measures on this day, all your troubles can be eradicated. Mahadev and Parvati should be worshiped during the auspicious time on Mahashivaratri only when it results. 

Auspicious time for Maha Shivaratri Puja-

Mahashivaratri will start from 5.20 pm on 21st evening to 7:30 pm on the next day ie on Saturday, 22 February. The worship of the night will be from 6.41 am to 12.52 pm in the evening. The next day, Lord Shiva will be worshiped in the temples in the morning.

Importance of
Shiva Puja- While worshiping Lord Shiva, one should be anointed with bilvapatra, honey, milk, curd, sugar and Gangajal. By doing this, all the problems of the person are overcome and his wishes are fulfilled.

Mythological significance of Shivaratri-
According to mythological belief, Lord Shiva created protection and destruction on this holy night. It is also believed that on this auspicious day Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati had an auspicious marriage. 

Mahashivaratri Puja method –
According to Shiv Puran, after getting up early in the morning, after getting up from the bathing evening work, wearing Tilak of Bhasma on the forehead and Rudrakshamala around the neck, should go to the pagoda to worship Shivaling methodically and greet Shiva. After that, he should take a pious devotion fast in this way.