Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri 2027 is observed on Saturday, 6 March 2027 — it follows chaturdashi of krishna paksha, phalguna.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 6 March 2027.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
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.
Rituals & Traditions
- 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
Upcoming dates
- 2024 8 March 2024 (past)
- 2025 26 February 2025 (past)
- 2026 15 February 2026 (past)
- 2027 6 March 2027
- 2028 23 February 2028
- 2029 11 February 2029
- 2030 2 March 2030
- 2031 20 February 2031
- 2032 10 March 2032
- 2033 27 February 2033
- 2034 17 February 2034
- 2035 8 March 2035
- 2036 25 February 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Maha Shivaratri 2027?
Maha Shivaratri 2027 is observed on Saturday, 6 March 2027. The festival follows chaturdashi of krishna paksha, phalguna.
What is Maha Shivaratri?
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.
How is Maha Shivaratri celebrated?
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.
Who observes Maha Shivaratri?
Maha Shivaratri is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Maha Shivaratri change every year?
Maha Shivaratri is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on chaturdashi of krishna paksha, phalguna. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.