This year, Shivratri in the month of Sawan coincides with July 23, presenting a highly auspicious opportunity for Kaal Sarp Dosh Nivaran puja. During the days of the Kumbh, worship and other auspicious activities are usually considered meritorious during the morning time. However, on the day of Sawan Shivratri, worship of Lord Shiva, fasting, great renunciation, meditation, or observing silence during the night specifically yields special results.While performing auspicious activities during Rahu Kaal is generally avoided on regular days, Shivratri is an exception. On this sacred day, worshipping Lord Shiva, performing Rudrabhishek, chanting the Mahamrityunjay Mantra, or conducting Kaal Sarp Dosh Nivaran rituals during Rahu Kaal is believed to be particularly effective and fruitful.According to Celebrity Astrologer Parduman Suri, on July 23, Rahu Kaal will last from 12:27 PM to 2:10 PM, making a total duration of 1 hour and 43 minutes. During this time, individuals suffering from Kaal Sarp Dosh can perform special rituals to alleviate its effects.Sawan Shivratri is the most powerful night for the worship of Lord Shiva, who is known as “Kaalon Ke Kaal” — the destroyer of time, serpents, negative energies, and planetary afflictions.For other devotees, the auspicious time for Sawan Shivratri puja on July 23 is 41 minutes long, during the Nishita Kaal, which falls from 12:07 AM to 12:48 AM (midnight). This is the best time to perform midnight worship (Ratri Prahar Puja), especially for attaining mantra siddhi (spiritual mastery through chanting).What is Kaal Sarp Dosh?Kaal Sarp Dosh occurs when all planets in a person’s birth chart fall between Rahu and Ketu. This yoga is believed to cause obstacles in life, mental stress, repeated failures, and issues related to progeny.Rituals, mantras, and Shiva worship — especially during Rahu Kaal — are considered highly effective in reducing the malefic effects of this dosh.Written By: Celebrity Astrologer Parduman Suri..!!
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