महाशिवरात्र — म्हत्व
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.
महाशिवरात्र — म्हत्व
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).
महाशिवरात्र — पुजा विधी
- 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.
महाशिवरात्र — मंत्र
ॐ नमः शिवाय
oṃ namaḥ śivāya
Salutations to Shiva
महाशिवरात्र — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●After fast: fruits, milk, sabudana
- ●Bhang (in some regions)
- ●No grains during fast
महाशिवरात्र — हेर नांवां
North India(महाशिवरात्रि)
Temple visits, night-long bhajans
South India(மகா சிவராத்திரி)
Lingam abhishekam
Nepal(महाशिवरात्रि)
Great national festival at Pashupatinath
महाशिवरात्र — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Observe fast with sincerity
- ✓Offer bilva leaves to Shiva
- ✓Stay awake and meditate or chant
- ✓Visit a Shiva temple
करनासचें
- ✗Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol
- ✗Do not sleep during the night
- ✗Avoid anger and negative thoughts
महाशिवरात्र — FAQ
- महाशिवरात्र म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Maha Shivaratri is the Great Night of Shiva, when devotees stay awake in devotion, fasting and offering prayers.
- महाशिवरात्र 2027 केन्ना?
- 2027 वर्सा महाशिवरात्र 2027 M03 7, Sun दिसा येता.
- महाशिवरात्र पुजा विधी कितें?
- 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.
- महाशिवरात्र दिसा कितें खावचें?
- After fast: fruits, milk, sabudana, Bhang (in some regions), No grains during fast
- महाशिवरात्र दिसा कितें करचें?
- Observe fast with sincerity; Offer bilva leaves to Shiva; Stay awake and meditate or chant
- महाशिवरात्र दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol; Do not sleep during the night; Avoid anger and negative thoughts
- महाशिवरात्र दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- महाशिवरात्र Shivaक समर्पित.
Upcoming महाशिवरात्र Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
महाशिवरात्र 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 M03 7 | Sun | 05:55 am | — |