Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 5 February 2027.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Maha Shivaratri — 'the great night of Shiva' — is the most important day in the Shaivite calendar. Devotees observe a day-long fast and an all-night vigil, offering bilva leaves, milk, and water to the Shiva linga. The night marks the cosmic dance of Shiva, his marriage to Parvati, and for yogis, the night when stillness brings the deepest meditation.
Observed by: Hindus
Maha Shivaratri is next observed on 5 February 2027. The festival follows chaturdashi of krishna paksha, phalguna.
Maha Shivaratri — 'the great night of Shiva' — is the most important day in the Shaivite calendar. Devotees observe a day-long fast and an all-night vigil, offering bilva leaves, milk, and water to the Shiva linga. The night marks the cosmic dance of Shiva, his marriage to Parvati, and for yogis, the night when stillness brings the deepest meditation.
Day-long fast (some keep nirjala — without water); Abhishek of the Shiva linga with milk, water, honey, curd, ghee; Offering bilva (bel) leaves, datura flowers, dhatura fruit; Chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' through the night; Visit to Shiva temple before sunrise; All-night jagran with bhajans.
Maha Shivaratri is observed by Hindus.