Major festival
Maha Shivaratri
महाशिवरात्रि
Maha Shivaratri, 'the great night of Shiva', is kept with night-long vigil, fasting and worship of the Shiva lingam on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in Phalguna.
Also known as: Shivratri · Maha Shivratri · the great night of Shiva.
Presiding deity: Shiva.
Maha Shivaratri dates
| Year | Date (India) | Weekday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri 2026 | 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | All cities → |
| Maha Shivaratri 2027 | 6 Mar 2027 | Saturday | All cities → |
Frequently asked
What is Maha Shivaratri?
Maha Shivaratri, 'the great night of Shiva', is kept with night-long vigil, fasting and worship of the Shiva lingam on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in Phalguna.
What are the other names for Maha Shivaratri?
Shivratri, Maha Shivratri, the great night of Shiva.
When is Maha Shivaratri 2026?
Sunday, 15 February 2026 (India).
When is Maha Shivaratri 2027?
Saturday, 6 March 2027 (India).
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