Monthly Shivratri June 2026: Is Monthly Shivratri of Adhik month on 13th June or 14th June? What is the auspicious time of Nishita Kaal on monthly Shivratri of June 2026? Why is Shivratri, which falls in Adhik month, considered special?
Adhik Maas Shivratri 2026: According to religious texts, Shivratri fast is observed on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of every month. It is also known as Monthly Shivratri and Shiv Chaturdashi fast. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Shiva on this day, the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled. Monthly Shivratri coming in June 2026 is considered even more special, because it is falling in Jyeshtha Adhik month. In such a situation, the question in the minds of many people is whether to observe the monthly Shivratri fast on 13th June or 14th June. Know the exact date, auspicious time and importance of monthly Shivratri from Ujjain’s astrologer Pt. Praveen Dwivedi…
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When is Masik Shivratri in June 2026?
According to the Panchang, Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha Adhik month will start from 4:08 pm on Saturday, June 13 and will continue till 12:20 pm on Sunday, June 14. Lord Shiva is worshiped at night during the monthly Shivratri fast. The coincidence of Chaturdashi date at night is happening on 13th June, hence this fast will be observed on this day.
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Monthly Shivratri June 2026 Puja Muhurat
On the monthly Shivratri, Lord Shiva is worshiped separately in all four phases of the night, but if you cannot do the worship throughout the night, then you can get the full benefits of this fast by worshiping once during the Nishita period. On Saturday, June 13, the auspicious time of Nishita Kaal will be from 12:01 am to 12:41 am. That means devotees will get full 40 minutes time for worship.
Why is Shivratri of Adhik Maas special?
Adhik Maas comes every third year. Adhik Maas is considered to be the favorite month of Lord Vishnu, hence its name is also Purushottam Maas. The importance of worshiping Lord Shiva in Adhik Maas is also considered to be manifold. There is a religious belief that the results of chanting, penance, charity and fasting done in Adhik Maas are more fruitful as compared to normal days. For this reason, the importance of monthly Shivratri which falls in Adhik month is also considered special.
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