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Maha Shivaratri 2026

महाशिवरात्रि

The great night of Shiva, falling on Krishna Chaturdashi of Phalguna Masa. Devotees observe an all-night vigil, fast, and offer bilva leaves to Shivalingas in observance of this most sacred of Shaiva festivals.

Dates in 2026

  • Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 — Greatest night of Shiva, all-night worship

    Maha Shivaratriमहाशिवरात्रि
    yearly22:22 – 24:04
    shivaratrishivavrata
    Sources (2)
    • Shiva Purana — Kotirudra Samhita (Caturthi Samhita), Adhyaya 38 -- Shivaratri-vrata-mahima, verses 86-88 (Vishnu narrates Shivaratri-vrata to Narada)
    • Shiva Purana — Kotirudra Samhita, Adhyaya 40 -- Shivaratri-vrata-mahatmya, verses 97-102 (Shivaratri declared vrata-raja, supreme of all vratas)

Authoritative source

— Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

शिव लिंग अभिषेक

Shiva Linga Abhisheka

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