Why should you keep fast on Mahashivratri?

Mahashivratri is also known as the night of Shiva.It is said that the divine energies are on high on this auspicious day.Thus it is great day for wish fulfilling through Sadhana and Meditation.

Fasting on Mahashivratri is also a form of spiritual Sadhana.But have you ever wondered why should you keep fast on Mahashivratri?

Astrologically,sun transiting through Aquarius at this time.Lord Shiva drank poison after churning of ocean when Sun was transiting through Aquarius only.Mata Parvati was worried about Lord Shiva’s health.

Rishi Atri helped Lord Shiva by placing moon on his head which actually helped him cool down.When you fast on Mahashivratri, your body becomes free from physical and mental garbage.We get free from karma bondage of many Janmas. As the Lord Shiva drank poison to save the universe, he will drink our poisnonous karmic tendencies and pave the path for moksha.

Thus Mahashivratri is the most spiritual fast and you should must seek blessings from Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati on this day.