![]() Shivaratri puja can be performed one time or four times during the night. ![]() breaking the fast should be done within Chaturdashi Tithi. But it is believed that both Shiva Puja and Parana (पारण) i.e. According to one contradictory opinion devotees should break the fast only when Chaturdashi Tithi gets over. Devotees should break the fast between sunrise and before the end of Chaturdashi Tithi to get maximum benefit of the Vrat. Shiva Puja should be done during night and devotees should break the fast next day after taking bath. On Shivaratri day devotees should take second bath in the evening before doing Shiva Puja or visiting temple. Hindu fasts are strict and people pledge for self-determination and seek God blessing before starting them to finish them successfully. During Sankalp devotees pledge for self-determination throughout the fasting period and seek blessing of Lord Shiva to finish the fast without any interference. On Shivaratri day, after finishing morning rituals devotees should take Sankalp (संकल्प) to observe full day fast on Shivaratri and to take food next day. One day before Shivaratri Vratam, most likely on Trayodashi, devotees should eat only one time.
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