Maha Shivratri 2026: Maha Shivratri is a major festival in Hinduism, considered a symbol of the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is believed that worshipping the Shiva family on this day fulfills all the wishes of the devotee and also makes married life harmonious. According to the scriptures, Maha Shivratri is a special opportunity to receive Shiva's blessings.

On this auspicious day, special decorations are made in Shiva temples across the country, and devotees perform Abhishek (ritual bathing) of the Shivalinga with water, milk, curd, and honey. In many places, a grand procession of Shiva's wedding procession is also taken out, symbolizing the energy of love. This year, there is some confusion regarding the date of Maha Shivratri. So, let's find out when this festival will be celebrated in 2026.

When is Maha Shivratri 2026?
This year, the Chaturdashi tithi (fourteenth lunar day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Phalguna month will begin on February 15th at 5:04 PM.

This tithi will end on February 16th at 5:34 PM.
According to the tithi, the festival of Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on February 15, 2026.

Maha Shivratri Puja Muhurat 2026
First Prahar Puja Time - 06:39 PM to 09:45 PM
Second Prahar Puja Time - 09:45 PM to 12:52 AM
Third Prahar Puja Time - 12:52 AM to 03:59 AM
Fourth Prahar Puja Time - 03:59 AM to 07:06 AM
Nishita Kaal Puja Time - 12:28 AM to 01:17 AM

Auspicious Yogas on Maha Shivratri
On the day of Maha Shivratri, the auspicious Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is being formed.

The auspicious conjunction of Uttara Ashadha and Shravana Nakshatra will prevail.

Vyateepata Yoga will be formed, which will last throughout the day.
The conjunction of Sun, Mercury, Rahu, and Venus in Aquarius will create a Chatur Grahi Yoga (conjunction of four planets). Mantra chanting in the worship for four hours

Mantra of first prahar- 'Hreem Ishanaya Namah'
Second Prahar Mantra- 'Hreem Aghoray Namah'
Third Prahar Mantra- 'Hreem Vamdevaya Namah'
Fourth Prahar Mantra- 'Hreem Sadyojataay Namah'

Powerful Mantras of Lord Shiva
Om Sadho Jaatye Namah. Om Vam Devaya Namah.
Om Aghorai Namah. Om Tatpurushaya Namah.
Om Ishaanay Namah. Om Hreem Hraun Namah Shivay.

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