Benefits Of Fasting On Shivaratri 

Come Shivaratri, temples resonate with hymns and chants and serpentine queues of devotes start from very early morning itself. Hindus believe that having the blessings of Lord Shiva on that auspicious day is very important.

The festival is quite significant among the Hindus and many fast during this day. It is interesting to note that while fasting for other festival ends after pooja is performed, however on Maha Shivaratri day, the fast continues throughout the day and the night. The purpose of fast is that it helps to detoxify the body and keeps the mind alert.

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People who fast avoid certain types of ingredient and prefer to keep it light. They should be aware of what food to avoid like rice, wheat and table salt is the most coomon thing to be avoided. It is ideal to take fruits and you can substitute with rock salt instead of table salt. It is said that people who fast with earnest devotion would appease Lord Shiva and would absolve them from all the sins. The fast is also considered vital as one can attain moksha.