Maha Shivaratri 2026 Date: Maha Shivaratri festival is celebrated every year in the month of Phalgun. This festival is very special for Shiva devotees. On this day, crowds of devotees gather in all the Shiva temples of the country. This time this festival will be celebrated in February 2026.
Maha Shivaratri 2026 Date Shubh Muhurat: Many fasts and festivals are observed throughout the year to please Lord Shiva. Mahashivratri is the most important among them. This festival is celebrated every year on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. There are many beliefs and traditions associated with this festival. Many stories related to Mahashivratri are also prevalent in religious texts. There is confusion regarding when Mahashivratri festival will be celebrated in the year 2026. Know further what is the exact date of Mahashivratri 2026…
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When is Mahashivratri, 14th or 15th February?
According to the Panchang, this time the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month will start from 05:05 pm on Sunday, February 15 and will continue till 05:34 pm the next day i.e. Monday, February 16. Scholars say that the festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated on the night of Chaturdashi date. Therefore, this time the festival of Mahashivratri will be celebrated on Sunday, 15 February.
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Which auspicious yogas will be formed on Mahashivratri 2026?
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga will remain for the whole day on Mahashivratri on Sunday, January 15. Also, on this day, due to presence of Sun, Mercury and Venus in Aquarius, two Rajyoga named Budhaditya and Shukraditya will also be formed. Apart from these, many more auspicious yogas will be formed on Mahashivratri, due to which the importance of this festival will be even greater.
Why do we celebrate Mahashivratri?
Many stories are popular regarding the festival of Mahashivratri. According to Shivpuran, Mahadev appeared in the form of Linga on the Chaturdashi date of Phalgun month and in this form he tested Lord Vishnu and Brahmadev. It is also said that on this date Lord Shiva was married to Goddess Parvati.
Mahashivratri 2026 auspicious time
Night First Prahar Puja Muhurat – 06:11 pm to 09:23 pm
Night Second Prahar Puja Time – 09:23 to 12:35 pm
Night Tritiya Prahar Puja Time – 12:35 pm to 03:47 am
Night Chaturtha Prahar Puja Time – 03:47 AM to 06:59 AM
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