In the year 2024, Mahashivratri will fall on Wednesday, March 8. For those who are facing delays or hurdles in their wedding planning, performing some rituals on the auspicious day of Mahashivratri can help overcome the delay.
Wear yellow clothes:
-Try to wear yellow colored clothes on the day of Mahashivratri. Wearing yellow clothes on this day has special significance. Also offer a garland of marigold flowers to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
Pooja and chanting mantra:
Perform special worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati on Mahashivratri. Chant the mantra “Om Gauri Shankaraya Namah” 108 times during the puja. It is considered auspicious and is believed to remove delays in marriage.
Rudrabhishek in Shiva temple:
On the day of Mahashivratri, go to any Shiva temple and perform Rudrabhishek, anoint Shiva Linga with milk in the form of Prasad. This ritual is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is believed to please him and remove obstacles in various aspects of life, including marriage.
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Read Shiva-Parvati marriage story:
Mahashivratri marks the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Reciting the Shiva-Parvati Vivah Katha (the story of their marriage) from texts like Shri Ramcharitmanas can be beneficial. It is believed that this work brings blessings and marriage happens soon.