Kamal Ghorui
Mahashivratri is one of the most prominent Hindu festivals, which is celebrated with great pomp and show across the country in every Shiva temple. This day celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The festival is also known as the “The Great Night of Shiva” that symbolizes the spiritual awakening, self realization and inner stillness and the night to enhance the positivity. Devotees celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm and fervor. Maha Shivratri festival is celebrated on Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. This year, devotees are celebrating Mahashivratri festival today i.e., on February 15, 2026.
Mahashivratri 2026 : Date and Time
Mahashivratri festival will be celebrated on February 15, 2026. let’s check out the date and time:
| Mahashivratri Festival Tithi | Date and Time |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Begins | February 15, 2026 – 05:04 PM |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Ends | February 16, 2026 – 05:34 PM |
| Ratri First Prahar Puja Time | February 15, 2026 – 06:11 PM to 09:23 PM |
| Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time | February 16, 2026 – 09:23 PM to 12:35 AM |
| Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time | February 16, 2026 – 12:35 AM to 03:47 AM |
| Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time | February 16, 2026 – 03:47 AM to 06:59 AM |
| Nishita Kaal Puja Time | February 16, 2026 – 12:09 AM to 01:01 AM |
| Shivaratri Parana Time | February 16, 2026 – 06:59 AM to 03:24 PM |
Maha Shivratri 2026: Significance
Mahashivratri is one of the major festivals of Hindus, which is celebrated with grandeur and enthusiasm. This festival is celebrated across the country with great happiness and enthusiasm. The festival celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This is the union of masculine and feminine energy. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance. This festival represents the victory of light over ignorance and by worshipping Lord Shiva on this auspicious day and doing night vigil, devotees can seek awareness and enlightenment. This is believed that Lord Shiva performed tandav, the cosmic dance on this sacred night.
How the festival is celebrated?
The festival is celebrated across the country with immense happiness and fervor. The festival is celebrated in Ujjain at Mahakaleshwar temple, Varanasi, Kedarnath, and Kashi Vishwanath temple on a grand level.
Mahashivratri 2026: Puja rituals
Fasting: Devotees observe fast on this sacred day.Mantra Chanting: People should chant mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva to invoke the idol of Shiva.Abhishekam: People perform abhishekam to Shivalingam with different sacred items.Meditation and Prayers: This is the powerful night when devotees awake all the night and perform various religious and spiritual activities to appease Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Shiva Mantra
1. Om Namah Shivaye..!!2. Om Tryamabhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam Urvarukmiv Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat..!!
