Suruchi Sharma
Rise early in the morning and take a bath on Mahashivratri
Break your fast with sattvic food
Utilize rock salt while fasting
Maintain abstinence during fasting
Avoid conflicts or disputes with anyone on the day of the Mahashivratri fast
Avoid speaking irreverently or spreading falsehoods during fasting
Chant the name of Lord Shiva on the day of Mahashivratri.
On Shivaratri, chant the hymns in honor of Lord Shiva and listen to them yourself.
End the fast the following day only during the Parana time.