Maha Shivratri 2026 Muhurat
Maha Shivratri, the 'great night of Shiva', falls on the Chaturdashi of Krishna paksha in Phalguna. Devotees fast, keep an all-night vigil (jagran) and worship Shiva through the four prahars of the night.
Maha Shivratri 2026 Shubh Muhurat
Timings shown for New Delhi (IST). Muhurat varies by location — see your city below.
Shiva Nishita puja Muhurat · Nishita Kaal
00:11 – 00:59(past midnight)
Shiva Nishita puja is performed during Nishita Kaal — the sacred midnight muhurat, centred on solar midnight.
Inauspicious Periods(New Delhi)
Rahu Kaal
16:47, 18:11
Gulika Kaal
15:23, 16:47
Yamaghanda
12:35, 13:59
Auspicious Period
Abhijit Muhurat
12:13, 12:58
Choghadiya
Day Choghadiya
Night Choghadiya
Tithi
Krishna Trayodashi
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
Sunrise
06:59
Sunset
18:11
Why the Maha Shivratri muhurat matters
The most auspicious worship is during Nishita Kaal — the midnight window shown below — believed to be when Shiva manifested as the Lingodbhava. Devotees also perform abhishek in each of the four night prahars.
Do's
- Perform the main puja / abhishek during the Nishita Kaal window shown below.
- Offer bel patra, water and milk to the Shiva Linga; chant 'Om Namah Shivaya'.
- Keep the night vigil (jagran) where observed.
Don'ts
- Don't offer tulsi or turmeric to Shiva; use bel patra instead.
- Avoid grains during the fast, as per tradition.
Maha Shivratri muhurat for your city
Muhurat timings shift with sunrise/sunset. Open the panchang for your city on Sunday, 15 February 2026:
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Maha Shivratri in 2026?▾
Maha Shivratri 2026 is on Sunday, 15 February 2026.
What is the Shiva Nishita puja muhurat on Maha Shivratri?▾
The Nishita Kaal window in New Delhi is 00:11–00:59 (past midnight). It is the sacred midnight muhurat, centred on solar midnight. Muhurat varies by city — open your city's panchang for exact timings.
What is the Nishita Kaal muhurat on Maha Shivratri?▾
It is the midnight window shown above — the most sacred time for the Shiva puja. Open your city's panchang for the exact prahar timings.