Maha Shivratri 2023: Which colour one should not wear on Maha Shivratri. Here is why

Maha Shivratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals, with a long history. While there are numerous rules to follow when observing the auspicious Maha Shivratri fast, devotees refrain from wearing a few colours on the festival's day. Most devotees dress in a variety of colours such as green, yellow, red, orange, white, pink, and many more! However, devotees frequently avoid dark colours, particularly black.

Because Indian culture is rich in festivals and colours, there are many opportunities to dress up and celebrate ethnicity and traditions. It is also believed that Lord Shiva performs Tandav on this day.

According to Hindu mythology, the colour black represents mourning, negative energy, and darkness. On auspicious occasions, you choose colours that reflect your states of mind, such as happiness, joy, faith, hope, and peace.

Maha Shivratri 2023

The festival will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, this year. Samudra Manthana is another story associated with Shivratri according to Hindu Mythology. It is said that on this day, Lord Shiva drank the poison created during the Samudra Manthana and turned blue. On this occasion, he was given the name Neel Kanth.

Devotees offer milk to the Shiva Lingam on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. Aside from milk and milk-based products, ghee, honey, sugar, bhang leaves, bel patra, curds, and sandalwood paste are also offered to the deity.

FAQs

Q1. When is Maha Shivratri 2023?
18 February 2023.

Q2. What is the significance of Maha Shivratri?
According to Hindu Mythology, Maha Shivratri commemorates the first performance of Shiva's Tandava Nritya, also known as the dance of primordial creation, preservation, and destruction. It is also believed that Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati on this auspicious day.