According to the Hindu calendar, the
monthly Shivaratri fast is observed every month on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha. This date of every month is dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva and Mata Parvati.
Therefore, on this day Bhagwan Shiva and Mata Parvati are worshiped according to the niyam. According to the belief, the person who observes the monthly Shivratri fast according to the bidhi gets the blessings of Bhagwan Shiva. There is happiness and peace in his life and for the attainment of children, freedom from diseases, the fast of monthly
Shivaratri is also kept.
Upcoming Monthly Shivratri auspicious time
❀October 4, 2021, Monday (Ashwina, Krishna Chaturdashi)
Begins - 09:05 PM, Oct 04
Ends - 07:04 PM, Oct 05
❀November 3, 2021, Wednesday (Kartika, Krishna Chaturdashi)
Begins - 09:02 AM, Nov 03
Ends - 06:03 AM, Nov 04
❀December 2, 2021, Thursday (Margashirsha, Krishna Chaturdashi)
Begins - 08:26 PM, Dec 02
Ends - 04:55 PM, Dec 03
Monthly Shivratri fasting method
❀Wake up early in the morning and take bath, now light a lamp in the temple of the house.
❀First of all worship Bhagwan Ganesha. If you have a Shivling in your house, then anoint the Shivling with Ganga water. If there is no Ganges water, you can also anoint with clean water.
❀Worship Bhagwan Shiva and Mata Parvati and do the aarti.
❀Offer something sweet in the Bhog to Bhagwan Shankar.
Mythological significance
According to mythology, Bhagwan Shiva appeared in the form of Shiva Linga at midnight on the day of Mahashivaratri. After which Bhagwan Brahma and Bhagwan Vishnu worshiped him first. According to the scriptures, Mata Lakshmi, Maa Saraswati, Maa Gayatri, Mata Sita, Maa Parvati and Maa Rati also kept fast on Shivratri to save their lives.
Always keep these things in mind:
Some special bidhi(Niyam) should be followed on the day of the monthly Shivaratri. On this day one should control his senses, follow celibacy and should not bring wrong thoughts towards anyone in the mind, one should not abuse, one should not consume meat and liquor. One should not tell lies. Don't get angry.