Suspense Crime, Digital Desk : Do you know why this Shivratri being celebrated on 13 June 2026 is more beneficial than usual by a thousand times? After 3 years of wait, this time during 'Adhik Maas' the combined blessings of Mahadev and Lord Vishnu are going to be showered on the earth, called 'Hari-Har' Sangam as per the scriptures of Sanatan dharma. In Vedic astrology, the celestial configurations taking place on this special day are such that even the most terrible 'Vish Dosh' and Moon's weakness in a horoscope will turn into an auspicious event.Please note that this huge auspicious planetary conjunction and its full benefits can be availed only if you sculpt a Shivling using pure earth either in your house or in a temple and perform puja with all the correct rituals and with utmost austerity. If you are dealing with mental stress, then antardasha of Rahu and Ketu or Saturn's Sade Sati and Dhaiyya have been troubling you, this small Panchamrit Abhisheka which you are supposed to do by chanting the mantra 'Om Namah Shivay' on June 13, can lead your destiny out of its predicament.Adhik Maas Shivratri 2026Festival Name: Adhik Maas Masik Shivratri 2026Month: June 2026 (the month is called Malmas or Purushottam month from the point of view of religion and astrology)Significance of this day: Chaturdashi date in the Krishna Paksha of Adhik MaasMain puja: Crafting an earthen Shivling from pure earth and performing Panchamrit Abhishekam on it following specific rules.Special Yogas: On this particular day, a grand combination of 'Hari-Har' will be observed. This means the blessings of Lord Vishnu (The Preserver of the Universe) along with the blessings of Lord Shiva (The Destroyer) will be raining on the earth.Why do Adhik Maas occur every 3 years? (Scientific and Astrological Facts)We need to bring out all the facts for our readers; therefore, let us delve into the math:Solar Year: An average solar year is approximately 365 days and 6 hours long.Lunar Year: An average lunar year is roughly 354 days long.This causes an 11-day difference in the solar and lunar years. To account for this, after every 32 months, 16 days, and 4 Ghatis, an extra month is inserted. This is called 'Adhik Maas' or 'Mal Maas' or 'Purushottam Maas'. The lord of this month is Lord Vishnu himself (Purushottam) and the lord of Shivratri Tithi is Lord Shiva; hence 'Hari-Har' Sangam and its benefits are being observed on this particular day.Importance of Worshiping an Earthen Shivling: Why an earthen ShivlingThe Shiva Purana states that, on Shivratri in Adhik Maas, worshiping a Shivling sculpted from sacred soil (Parthiv Shivling Puja) will prove highly beneficial in the following ways:Physical and mental wellness: It is believed that by worshipping and bathing a Shivling of sacred clay, all physical and mental disorders can be eradicated. This fasting helps to build the mental stamina of a person.Prospect of an early marriage: The scriptures say that by worshipping an earthen Shivling on this holy day, all obstacles related to an unmarried girl's marriage will disappear, and she will get an appropriate groom.
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