Shivaratri: we celebrate the seventh on June 16, 2023

1.- The second Shivaratri (Ashadha) of 2023 is June 16, a date marked in Kashmir Shivaism

1.1.- Shivaratri, feel the power of Tantra

The night of Shiva Shivaratri It is the night before the new moon (or Amavasya) of each month (or Masik), and is considered the darkest night because it comes before the beginning of the lunar cycle towards the full moon. We celebrate the second Shivaratri of 2023 this June 16.

During this astrological and special event for Tantra, due to the absence of the influence of the moon, the solar and masculine energies (represented by Shiva) are manifested to the maximum. This exceptional phenomenon gives us the possibility of entering into communion with Shiva (the supreme solar/masculine principle) very easily, and benefiting from his power.

2.- The most propitious night to transfigure yourself into Shiva

In the tradition of Shivaism in Kashmir, it is also very successful for tantric aspirants to take the opportunity to do the love ritual during the night of Masik Shivaratri. It is a very auspicious moment for the spiritual and tantric couple. Aspirants can greatly benefit from the awakening and expansion of consciousness, and from a very characteristic and solar state of mental clarity. Also, men, taking advantage of this beneficial moment, can significantly increase their virility and solarity.

So we advise you to meditate with Shiva, and if it is possible to do the love ritual during the night of Masik Shivaratri, to experience what is exposed (in yourselves).

In the tradition of Kashmir Shivaism let’s celebrate the second Shivaratri of 2023!

Shiva’s ice lingam at Amarnath

Whether in a Masik Shivaratri, but especially in Mahashivaratri, in addition to fasting, Shiva devotees follow this same procedure:

Whether in a Masik Shivaratri, but especially in Maha Shivaratri, in addition to fasting, Shiva devotees follow this same procedure:

2.- After that, they visit a Shiva temple (or an altar dedicated to Shiva in their home), and sing hymns, Bhajans or Mantras (to please Mahadeva, or Shiva).

3.- Honey, sandalwood, yogurt, rose water, and flowers are offered while worshiping a Shiva Lingam.

4.- Flowers, betel leaves, rice and fruits are also offered to worship the deity.

5. Incense is burned to invoke the blessings of Shiva, also known as Rudra.

6.- Shiva devotees also apply holy ash (Vibhuti or Bhasma) to their foreheads.

7.- The Om Namah Shivaya mantra is chanted throughout the day and night. This powerful mantra is said to be able to free you spiritually (and also from your previous sins).

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3.- The history of the Shiva Lingams and their sacred properties according to Tantra

4.- Once a year the great Maha Shivaratri is celebrated

Maha Shivaratri, the main festival of Kashmir Shaivism, will be celebrated this year on Monday, February 18, from 11:44 PM to 12:31 PM on March 20. Mainland India time.

Once a year, we celebrate Maha Shivaratri, Shiva’s great night. This momentous event in Tantra is traditionally dedicated to Paramashiva (Shiva, or the Supreme Consciousness: God). Shiva’s devotees consider this night to be the most sacred of the entire year, and it is enthusiastically celebrated by all Shivaites, all over the world.

Among the twelve Shivaratri of the Hindu calendar, Mahashivratri is the one with the greatest spiritual importance. This is a day when nature pushes human beings towards their spiritual self, the true one. The importance of this celebration (which lasts all night) is to allow the energies coming from the Macrocosm to emerge in us, and in a natural way.

5.- One of the mythological stories related to Shiva

5.1.- Stories of Tantra: When Shiva lost his home

The legend of Badrinath, how Vishnu deceived Shiva and Parvati, and the ancient history of the temple in this town.

There is a legend about Badrinath. This is where Shiva and Parvati lived. It is a magnificent place at about 10,000 feet in the Himalayas. One day, Narada went to Narayana or Vishnu and said:

– You are a bad example for humanity. All the time you are lying on Adishesha, and your wife, Lakshmi, is constantly serving you and spoiling you. You are not a good example for other creatures on the planet. For all other beings in creation, you must do something more purposeful.

To escape this criticism and also to work for his own elevation, Vishnu went down to the Himalayas in search of the right kind of place to do his sadhana. He found Badrinath, a nice little house, with everything just as he thought it should be, an ideal place for his sadhana.

There he found a house and entered. But then he realized that this is Shiva’s abode, and that man is dangerous. If he gets mad, he’s the kind that can cut his throat, not just yours. The man is very dangerous.

Then, Narayana changed into a little boy and sat down in front of the house. Shiva and Parvati, who had gone for a walk, returned home. When they returned, at the entrance of their house, a baby was crying. Seeing this child crying with all her heart, Parvati’s maternal instincts kicked in and she wanted to go pick up the child. Shiva stopped her and said:

– Don’t touch that kid.

Parvati replied:

– Than cruel. How can you say that?

Shiva said:

– This is not a good baby. Why does it land alone at the door of our house? There is no one around, no footprints of parents in the snow. This is not a child.

But Parvati said:

– There’s nothing to do! The mother in me will not allow me to let the child be like this.

And took the baby home. The girl was very comfortable, sitting on his lap, looking happily at Shiva. Shiva knew the consequences of this, but said:

– Okay, let’s see what happens.

Parvati comforted and fed the child, leaving him at home and going with Shiva to bathe in the nearby hot springs. When they returned, they found that the doors were locked from the inside. Parvati was horrified.

– Who has closed the door?

Shiva said:

– I told you, don’t pick up this kid. You brought the boy into the house and now he has closed the door.

Parvati said:

– What will we do?

Shiva had two options: one was to burn everything in front of him. Another was to simply find another way and leave. Then he said:

– Let’s go somewhere else. Since it’s your beloved baby, I can’t touch it.

This is how Shiva lost his own house and Shiva and Parvati became “illegal aliens”! They walked around looking for an ideal place to live and finally settled in Kedarnath. You can ask if you didn’t know. You know a lot of things, but still you allow them to happen.