Maha Shivratri 2026
Maha Shivaratri
Sunday, February 15, 2026
The Great Night of Shiva. Devotees fast, keep an all-night vigil, and offer bilva leaves and water to the Shivalinga.
Puja muhurat · Nishita Kaal
00:09 – 01:00
51 min
The vigil runs all night; the chief puja is at Nishita Kaal, the middle of the night. The four prahar pujas begin after sunset.
Tithi Krishna Chaturdashi upto 17:34 (16 Feb)
Lunar month Magha (Amanta) · Phalguna (Purnimanta) · Krishna Paksha
- Sunrise
- 06:59
- Sunset
- 18:11
- Moonrise
- 05:36
Timings for New Delhi, India
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FAQs
- When is Maha Shivratri in 2026?
- Maha Shivratri 2026 is on February 15, 2026. The tithi is Krishna Chaturdashi.
- What is the puja muhurat for Maha Shivratri 2026?
- The vigil runs all night; the chief puja is at Nishita Kaal, the middle of the night. The four prahar pujas begin after sunset. {kaal} on February 15, 2026 is 00:09 – 01:00 in New Delhi; timings move by a few minutes in other cities.
