Shivaratri: we celebrate the tenth on October 23, 2022

1.- The tenth Shivaratri (Kartika) of 2022 is October 23, 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 tenth Shivaratri of 2022 this October 23.

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 tenth Shivaratri of 2022!

2.1.- Fasting on this special night and other devotional actions

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

1.- First, they are washed and purified with sesame seeds, since these seeds help eliminate body impurities.

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

The Maha Shivaratri, the main festival of Shivaism in Kashmir, this year was celebrated on Monday, February 28, from 10:46 PM to 8:30 PM in Peninsular Spain time.

Once a year, we celebrate Maha Shivaratri, the great night of Shiva  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, Mahashivratries are 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 by which Shiva fell at the feet of the goddess Kali

Goddess Kali is considered the fiercest and most destructive form of Shakti.

Once upon a time, Rakta Beej, a powerful demon who could duplicate himself as soon as a drop of his blood touched the Earth. It soon became uncontrollable. Therefore, Shakti in the form of Goddess Durga was summoned to kill the demon. As soon as she wounded him, her blood fell on Earth and the demon continued to multiply.

Enraged by this, Devi took on the fierce form of Kali and killed each demon and immediately drank their blood. After consuming the army, the Goddess went berserk with bloodlust and slaughtered the innocents. The gods approached Shiva for help, who lay down among the corpses. He accidentally stepped on Shiva and soon realized his mistake and calmed down, causing his tongue to stick out.