महाशिवरात्रिः — महत्त्वम्
Maha Shivaratri is the Great Night of Shiva, when devotees stay awake in devotion, fasting and offering prayers. It is one of the most sacred nights for Shaivites.
महाशिवरात्रिः — महत्त्वम्
According to the Shiva Purana, on this night Lord Shiva performed the cosmic dance (Tandava) and married Parvati. Another legend says that Shiva saved the world by drinking the poison (halahala) that emerged during the churning of the ocean, and Parvati held it in his throat, turning it blue (Neelkanth).
महाशिवरात्रिः — पूजाविधिः
- At sunrise, take a bath and begin nirjala or fruit/milk fast.
- Every three hours (four prahars), perform Shiva puja with bilva leaves, milk, honey, and bhang.
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya and Shiva mantras throughout the night.
- Offer water (abhishekam) to the Shiva Lingam; keep a vigil and avoid sleep.
- At dawn the next day, perform the final puja and break the fast.
महाशिवरात्रिः — मन्त्राः
ॐ नमः शिवाय
oṃ namaḥ śivāya
Salutations to Shiva
महाशिवरात्रिः — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●After fast: fruits, milk, sabudana
- ●Bhang (in some regions)
- ●No grains during fast
महाशिवरात्रिः — अन्यनामानि
North India(महाशिवरात्रि)
Temple visits, night-long bhajans
South India(மகா சிவராத்திரி)
Lingam abhishekam
Nepal(महाशिवरात्रि)
Great national festival at Pashupatinath
महाशिवरात्रिः — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Observe fast with sincerity
- ✓Offer bilva leaves to Shiva
- ✓Stay awake and meditate or chant
- ✓Visit a Shiva temple
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol
- ✗Do not sleep during the night
- ✗Avoid anger and negative thoughts
महाशिवरात्रिः — FAQ
- महाशिवरात्रिः किम् अस्ति?
- Maha Shivaratri is the Great Night of Shiva, when devotees stay awake in devotion, fasting and offering prayers.
- महाशिवरात्रिः 2027 वर्षे कदा?
- 2027 वर्षे महाशिवरात्रिः Sunday, March 7, 2027 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- महाशिवरात्रिः पूजाविधिः का?
- At sunrise, take a bath and begin nirjala or fruit/milk fast.; Every three hours (four prahars), perform Shiva puja with bilva leaves, milk, honey, and bhang.; Chant Om Namah Shivaya and Shiva mantras throughout the night.; Offer water (abhishekam) to the Shiva Lingam; keep a vigil and avoid sleep.
- महाशिवरात्रिः दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- After fast: fruits, milk, sabudana, Bhang (in some regions), No grains during fast
- महाशिवरात्रिः दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Observe fast with sincerity; Offer bilva leaves to Shiva; Stay awake and meditate or chant
- महाशिवरात्रिः दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol; Do not sleep during the night; Avoid anger and negative thoughts
- महाशिवरात्रिः दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- महाशिवरात्रिः Shiva देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming महाशिवरात्रिः Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
महाशिवरात्रिः is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2027 | Sunday | 05:55 am | — |