Maha Shivratri
महाशिवरात्रि
The great night of Shiva with four prahar puja and Rudrabhishek.
- Date
- Sat, 6 March 2027
- Tithi
- Chaturdashi
- Paksha
- Krishna
- Hindu Month
- Phalguna
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishtha
- Yoga
- Parigha
- Karana
- Shakuni
- Vikram Samvat
- VS 2083
- Muhurat
- 12:08 AM – 12:56 AM (Nishith Kaal)
- Duration
- 1 Day
About this observance
Devotees fast, keep vigil and perform abhishek in all four prahars with milk, honey, ghee and bel patra while chanting Om Namah Shivaya.
Importance
The most powerful night for Shiva sadhana, moksha and removal of doshas.
History
Celebrated at all twelve Jyotirlingas with millions of pilgrims.
Mythological story
Shiva performed the Tandava and married Parvati on this night; the Neelkanth episode is also remembered.
Related in this category
Krishna Janmashtami
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
Midnight celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna.
Ganesh Chaturthi
गणेश चतुर्थी
Ten day festival welcoming Lord Ganesha into homes and pandals.
Govardhan Puja
गोवर्धन पूजा
Annakut offering to Krishna and worship of Govardhan hill.
Ram Navami
राम नवमी
Birth of Lord Rama at noon on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
Jagannath Rath Yatra
जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा
The chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra.