Maha Shivratri 2026: Date, Muhurat, and Puja Details Revealed
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News18•29-01-2026, 15:00
Maha Shivratri 2026: Date, Muhurat, and Puja Details Revealed
- •Maha Shivratri 2026 will be celebrated on February 15th, falling on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Magha month.
- •The Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 5:05 PM on February 15th and concludes at 5:34 PM on February 16th.
- •The festival is celebrated based on the Tithi prevailing at night, as Lingodbhava Kala (Shiva's manifestation as Lingam) occurs at midnight.
- •Nishita Kala Puja Muhurat is from 11:55 PM to 12:56 AM, and fast can be broken between 6:42 AM and 3:10 PM on February 16th.
- •The Shiva Purana states that Lord Shiva manifested as a Lingam on Maha Shivratri, resolving a dispute between Brahma and Vishnu.
Why It Matters: Maha Shivratri 2026 falls on February 15th, marking Shiva's manifestation and wedding with Parvati.
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