Festivals & Shubh Muhurta

Maha Shivratri 2026

Maha Shivratri is the most sacred night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees perform special night vigils, fast, and offer Bilva leaves and milk to the Shiva Linga, praying for inner peace and spiritual evolution.

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DATE & TITHI

February 15, 2026 (Sunday)

ecoMain Tithi: Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi

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Primary Deities

Lord Shiva & Mata Parvati

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SHUBH PUJA MUHURTA

Nishita Kaal Puja: 12:09 AM to 01:00 AM (Feb 16)

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PUJA MANTRA

ॐ त्र्यम्बकम् यजामहे सुगन्धिम् पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥

We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva, who nourishes all. May He liberate us from the cycle of death and lead us to immortality.

spaMaha Shivratri 2026 Puja Vidhi

Take a morning bath and resolve to fast throughout the day and night.

Prepare Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar) for Shiva Linga Abhishekam.

Place Bilva leaves, datura, and sandalwood paste on the Shiva Linga.

Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" continuously and recite the Shiva Chalisa.

Perform night prayers (Pahar Puja) at four intervals during the night.

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auto_storiesMaha Shivratri 2026 Vrat Katha & Significance

According to Shiva Purana, Maha Shivratri is the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava—the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. It is also celebrated as the divine wedding day of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati, symbolizing the union of Purusha (Consciousness) and Prakriti (Energy).

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