Mahashivratri 2026
Maha Shivratri fasting rules 2026: Every year the holy festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the union of Shiva and Shakti. On this day devotees observe fast and special worship of Lord Shiva. On this day, the procession of Lord Shiva is also taken out in a grand manner. The unique color of Mahashivratri is visible in other cities including Kashi. On this day, there is a huge crowd of devotees in temples and Shiva temples across the country.
This year, the fast of Mahashivratri will be observed on 15th February and it will be broken on 16th February. According to religious beliefs, by fasting and worshiping on the day of Mahashivratri, Lord Shiva fulfills all the wishes, but some people should not keep fast on Mahashivratri. It is also said in the scriptures that every fast is not mandatory for everyone. In such a situation, let us know which people should not observe fast on Mahashivratri?
pregnant women
Pregnant women should not observe fast on Mahashivratri. Because at this time the body needs good diet. Being hungry can affect the baby. This is the reason why pregnant women are asked to eat something all the time. Breastfeeding women should also not fast. Because their body also needs adequate nutrition.
to a sick person
If a person is suffering from a serious illness, then it is prohibited for him to observe fast on Mahashivratri. Heart patients, diabetics and patients with high or low blood pressure should also not observe fast on Mahashivratri.
to the elderly
Elderly people are also prohibited from observing fast on Mahashivratri. Instead of fasting, elders are advised to worship only Mahadev. By worshiping one also gets the blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Donation can also be made to the poor on this day.
during menstruation
Women are observed fasting during menstruation. However, if women want to fast on Mahashivratri in this situation, they can do so, but it is better for them to meditate, chant bhajans and mantras of Lord Shiva.
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