Maha Shivaratri

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Quick Overview

Date in 2027: Saturday, March 6, 2027
Tithi: Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 12:04 PM, Mar 06 to 01:47 PM, Mar 07
Lunar month: Phalguna · Krishna Paksha

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2027 Festival Date & Muhurta

Maha Shivaratri

Saturday, March 6, 2027

Lunar Month: Phalguna

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:12:04 PM, Mar 06

Tithi Ends:01:47 PM, Mar 07

Maha Shivaratri at a Glance

Maha Shivaratri is fixed by the lunar calendar to Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi, the 14th tithi of the waning (Krishna) fortnight of Phalguna (Magha Krishna Chaturdashi in the Amanta calendar).

Tithi rule: Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta)Krishna Chaturdashi Phalguna month
Tithi swami and group: Shiva · Rikta Tithi

Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi in Coming Years

Year	Tithi begins	Tithi ends
2028	10:45 AM, Wed, Feb 23	01:27 PM, Thu, Feb 24
2030	12:23 PM, Sat, Mar 2	12:02 PM, Sun, Mar 3

Panchanga on This Day

Maha Shivaratri · Mar 6, 2027

VaaraShanivara

TithiKrishna Trayodashi09:55 AM → 12:04 PM

NakshatraShravana01:35 AM → 04:20 AM

YogaShiva

KaranVanija

Lunar MonthMagha

Brahma Muhurta05:03 AM → 05:52 AM

Abhijit Muhurta12:09 PM → 12:56 PM

Nishita Muhurta12:07 AM → 12:56 AM

Rahu Kaal09:37 AM → 11:04 AM

New Delhi, IndiaFull Dainik Panchang →

About Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri is the most sacred night of devotion dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Great Lord of Transformation. It marks the divine cosmic dance (Tandava) of Shiva and Shakti, as well as the holy union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

In Vedic tradition, Shivaratri signifies the victory of spiritual light over worldly darkness. Devotees observe night-long vigils (Jagaran), strict fasting, and offer sacred Bilva (Bael) leaves and Abhishekam onto the Shiva Linga to awaken divine consciousness.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Maha Shivaratri fasting is observed with deep devotion, mental purity, and intense spiritual discipline.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

One day before Shivaratri (Trayodashi), devotees eat only one satvik meal during the daytime.
On Shivaratri morning, devotees take an early bath and recite the Sankalp (pledge) to observe a full-day and full-night fast.
Shiva Puja is performed during the night, either during Nishita Kaal or four times across the four Prahar (watch) windows.
The fast is broken the following day (Parana) after taking a morning bath, between sunrise and the end of Chaturdashi Tithi.

Maha Shivaratri: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which tithi is Maha Shivaratri observed on?

Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (Magha Krishna Chaturdashi in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Shiva, a Rikta Tithi.

Q: When does the Maha Shivaratri tithi begin and end in 2027?

Krishna Chaturdashi: 12:04 PM, Sat, Mar 6, 2027 to 01:47 PM, Sun, Mar 7, 2027 (IST).

Q: When is the Maha Shivaratri tithi in 2028?

Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi: 10:45 AM, Wed, Feb 23, 2028 to 01:27 PM, Thu, Feb 24, 2028 (IST).

Q: Why is Shiva Puja performed during Nishita Kaal?

Nishita Kaal is the midnight time window when Lord Shiva manifested on Earth in the infinite cosmic form of Lingodbhava. Performing Puja during this time brings supreme spiritual peace.