Quick Information
2026 Date
15 February 2026
Duration
1 Day
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Shiva
About Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri (महाशिवरात्रि) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Night of Shiva, spiritual awakening.
This festival is associated with Shiva and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 1 day.
Verified 2026 Date
Date:
Primary source: Government of Maharashtra holiday calendar.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Maha Shivaratri include:
Night vigil
Shiva puja
Fasting
Rudra Abhishek
How to Celebrate
- Night vigil: A listed tradition for Maha Shivaratri.
- Shiva puja: A listed tradition for Maha Shivaratri.
- Fasting: A listed tradition for Maha Shivaratri.
- Rudra Abhishek: A listed tradition for Maha Shivaratri.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Maha Shivaratri traditions in:
All India
Practices can vary by region and community.