Maha Shivaratri Tuesday 13th February 2018
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:09+ to 25:01+
Duration = 0 Hours 51 Mins
On 14th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 07:04 to 15:20
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:05 to 21:20
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:20 to 24:35+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:35+ to 27:49+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:49+ to 31:04+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Begins = 22:34 on 13-February-2018
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 00:46 on 15-February-2018
Maha Shivaratri Monday 4th March 2019
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:07+ to 24:57+
Duration = 0 Hours 49 Mins
On 5th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 06:46 to 15:26
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:18 to 21:25
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:25 to 24:32+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:32+ to 27:39+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:39+ to 30:46+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Begins = 16:28 on 4-March-2019
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 19:07 on 5-March-019
Maha Shivaratri Friday 21st February 2020
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:08+ to 25:00+
Duration = 0 Hours 51 Mins
On 22nd, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 06:57 to 15:23
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:11 to 21:22
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:22 to 24:34+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:34+ to 27:46+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:46+ to 30:57+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 17:20 on 21-February-2020
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 19:02 on 22-February-2020
Maha Shivaratri Thursday 11th March 2021
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:06+ to 24:55+
Duration = 0 Hours 48 Mins
On 12th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 06:38 to 15:01
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:23 to 21:26
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:26 to 24:30+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:30+ to 27:34+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:34+ to 30:38+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 14:39 on 11-March-2021
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 15:01 on 12-March-2021
Maha Shivaratri Tuesday 1st March 2022
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:08+ to 24:58+
Duration = 0 Hours 50 Mins
On 2nd, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = After 06:49
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:16 to 21:25
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:25 to 24:33+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:33+ to 27:41+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:41+ to 30:49+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 03:15 on 1-March-2022
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 00:59 on 2-March-2022
Maha Shivaratri Saturday 18th February 2023
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:09+ to 25:00+
Duration = 0 Hours 51 Mins
On 19th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 07:00 to 15:22
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:09 to 21:22
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:22 to 24:34+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:34+ to 27:47+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:47+ to 31:00+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 20:01 on 18-February-2023
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 16:17 on 19-February-2023
Maha Shivaratri Friday 8th March 2024
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:06+ to 24:56+
Duration = 0 Hours 49 Mins
On 9th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 06:41 to 15:26
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:21 to 21:26
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:26 to 24:31+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:31+ to 27:36+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:36+ to 30:41+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 21:57 on 8-March-2024
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 18:17 on 9-March-2024
Maha Shivaratri Wednesday 26th February 2025
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:08+ to 24:58+
Duration = 0 Hours 50 Mins
On 27th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 06:52 to 08:54
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:15 to 21:24
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:24 to 24:33+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:33+ to 27:42+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:42+ to 30:52+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 11:07 on 26-February-2025
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 08:54 on 27-February-2025
Maha Shivaratri Sunday 15th February 2026
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:09+ to 25:00+
Duration = 0 Hours 51 Mins
On 16th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 07:02 to 15:21
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:07 to 21:21
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:21 to 24:34+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:34+ to 27:48+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:48+ to 31:02+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 17:04 on 15-February-2026
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 17:33 on 16-February-2026
Maha Shivaratri Saturday 6th March 2027
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:07+ to 24:56+
Duration = 0 Hours 49 Mins
On 7th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 06:44 to 13:45
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:19 to 21:26
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:26 to 24:32+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:32+ to 27:38+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:38+ to 30:44+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 12:02 on 6-March-2027
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 13:45 on 7-March-2027
Maha Shivaratri Wednesday 23rd February 2028
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:08+ to 24:59+
Duration = 0 Hours 50 Mins
On 24th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 06:55 to 13:26
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:12 to 21:23
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:23 to 24:34+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:34+ to 27:45+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:45+ to 30:55+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 10:43 on 23-February-2028
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 13:26 on 24-February-2028
Maha Shivaratri Sunday 11th February 2029
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:09+ to 25:01+
Duration = 0 Hours 52 Mins
On 12th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 07:05 to 14:33
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:04 to 21:19
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:19 to 24:35+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:35+ to 27:50+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:50+ to 31:05+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 13:29 on 11-February-2029
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 14:33 on 12-February-2029
Maha Shivaratri Saturday 2nd March 2030
Maha Shivaratri Muhurtam/Timings:
Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:07+ to 24:57+
Duration = 0 Hours 50 Mins
On 3rd, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 06:48 to 12:00
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time = 18:17 to 21:25
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 21:25 to 24:32+
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 24:32+ to 27:40+
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 27:40+ to 30:48+
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Chaturdashi Tithi Starts = 12:22 on 2-March-2030
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 12:00 on 3-March-2030
About Maha Shivaratri:
Lord Shiva is one of the most worshipped deities as he is a integral part of the Hindu Trinity, the day celebrated in his honour is known as Mahadhivaratri or ‘The Night of Shiva’. According to Hindu calendar Shivaratri falls on the moonless 14th night of the new moon in the month of Phalgun which we refer to as month of February – March, as we are more familiar with the English calendar. On this day to show their devotion to Lord Shiva devotees perform ritual worship of Shiva Lingam and observe day and night fast.
Legends of Maha Shivratri: This festival is associated with many legends and stories. One of the most popular legend states that Shivratri is the day of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati’s wedding. While some say that on this divine night of Shivaratri , the dance of the primal creation, preservation and destruction ‘The Tandava’ was performed by Lord Shiva. In another legend, derived from the Linga purana says that this night Lord Shiva manifested himself in the form of a Linga. Therefore making this day immensely auspicious for devotees of Lord Shiva and this night is celebrated as Mahashivaratri – the grand night of Shiva.
Traditions and Customs of Shivaratri: Devotees of Lord Shiva have various customs and rituals related to the festival of Shivaratri to show their devotion. Various types of fast are religiously followed, some fast with a diet of milk and fruits while others observe ‘Nirjala upsavas’ or ‘water less fast’ where water is also not consumed. On the divine day of Shivaratri worshippers strongly believe that if Lord Shiva is worshipped sincerely he will discharge us from our sins and release us from this cycle of birth and death. Women consider Shivaratri a pious occasion when unmarried women pray for a model husband like Lord Shiva and married women pray for the welfare of their husbands.
On this auspicious festival devotee’s wake up early, take a bath, don on new clothes and visit a Shiv temple to perform an ‘abhisheka or ‘ritual bath’ of Shiva Lingum with milk, honey, water etc. Lord Shiva is worshipped day and night on Shivaratri. Shiva Lingum is bathed with milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee, sugar and water every three hours amongst the chanting of ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and ringing of temple bells. In Shiva temple large numbers of devotees gather to perform all night ‘jaagran’ or ‘vigil’ while singing hymns and devotional songs in praise of Lord Shiva. And the devotees break their fast the next day morning by consuming the Prasad.