How to watch Maha Shivaratri 2017 Aarti Live online from Shri Kashi Vishwanath: Get free live streaming of Darshan from Varanasi

Maha Shivaratri 2017: Kashi Vishwanath Temple situated on the banks of holy river Ganga is one of the most famous temples in India.

Updated: February 24, 2017 9:28 AM IST

By Rashmi Mishra

How to watch Maha Shivaratri 2017 Aarti Live online from Shri Kashi Vishwanath: Get free live streaming of Darshan from Varanasi
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The annual festival in honour of Hindu God Shiva, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in the dark fortnight or Krishna Paksha on the 13th day or the 14th night of Phalguna or Maagha month (February or March). This year, Maha Shivaratri 2017 will be celebrated on Friday, February 24. Maha Shivaratri, the most significant festival for millions of Lord Shiva devotees, will be celebrated with grandeur at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples, Shri Kashi Vishwanath, is visited by a large number of Shiva worshippers from India and across the globe for Shiva Darshan. The Shiva devotees who cannot visit Kashi in person can watch Maha Shivaratri 2017 Aarti Live online as the official website provides live streaming of Darshan from Varanasi. The Aarti will begin at 3.00 am and continue till 11.00 pm. Watch free live streaming of Ujjain Mahakal Darshan: How to watch Maha Shivaratri 2017 Aarti Video Live online from Mahakaleshwar.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple situated on the banks of holy river Ganga is one of the most famous temples in India. The sacred Jyotirlinga shrine is also known as the Golden temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The main deity is known by the name Vishwanatha or Vishweshwara meaning Ruler of the universe. During the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, there is an atmosphere of fervour and joy in the city of Varanasi. On the auspicious day of Maha Shivaratri, devotees observe fast and keep vigil all night. It marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the ‘Tandava’ or the dance of creation, preservation and destruction. According to Hindu Mythology, it is also believed that on this day Lord Shiva was married to Goddess Parvati. When is Mahashivratri 2017: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Fasting & Auspicious timings of Shivratri.

On Maha Shivaratri, the Shiva devotees observe fast and offer fruits, flowers and bel leaves on Shiva Linga. They offer prayers, sing shlokas, chant mantras, with the sacred Om Namah Shivaya repeated with the pure heart. The festival marks the great spiritualism among the Shiva Bhakts who seek the greatest of god’s blessings. At the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the festival will be celebrated with absolute devotion and purity. Maha Shivaratri 2017: Know about 12 Jyotirlingas names and places of Lord Shiva temples.

During the religious occasion of Maha Shivratri, Kashi Naresh (King of Kashi) is the chief officiating priest, and no other person are allowed to enter the sanctum of the temple. The Aarti which is world famous are divided into five – Mangala Aarti: 3.00 – 4.00 (Morning), Bhoga Aarti: 11.15 to 12.20 (Day), Sandhya Aarti: 7.00 to 8.15 (Evening), Shringara Aarti: 9.00 to 10.15 (Night) and Shayana Aarti: 10.30-11.00 (Night). Catch the life-changing Lord Shiva Aarti right from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi via the live streaming options and join in the Maha Shivaratri 2017 celebrations.

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