Shivaratri: we celebrate the eighth on August 14, 2023

1.- The second Shivaratri (Bhadrapada) of 2023 is on August 14, a date marked in Kashmir Shaivism

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 August 14.

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: The story behind Shiva’s blue throat

Also known by the name of Neelkantha, Shiva obtained the blue collar after drinking the poison, Halahala, during the Churning of the Ocean (Samudra Manthan) to obtain the elixir of life.

The legend says that during Samudra Manthan, the Devas and asuras churned the ocean of milk, the first thing that appeared was a dark and sticky foam, the Halahala poison that had the power to destroy the universe. Soon, its vapors began to spread through the air and water. Shiva drank it to save the world. Goddess Parvati grabbed him by the neck to prevent the poison from entering his body and thus it remained in his throat making it blue.