Sunday, 7 March 2027
Maha Shivratri 2027
Maha Shivratri 2027 is on Sunday, 7 March 2027. Nishita Kaal (midnight puja) in Delhi: 12:07 am, 8 Mar to 12:56 am, 8 Mar.
In 2026 it was on Monday, 16 February 2026.
Timings in Delhi
- Nishita Kaal (midnight puja)
- 12:07 am, 8 Mar to 12:56 am, 8 Mar
- First prahar puja
- 6:24 pm to 9:28 pm
- Second prahar puja
- 9:28 pm to 12:31 am, 8 Mar
- Third prahar puja
- 12:31 am, 8 Mar to 3:35 am, 8 Mar
- Fourth prahar puja
- 3:35 am, 8 Mar to 6:39 am, 8 Mar
- Krishna Chaturdashi begins
- 12:04 pm, 6 Mar
- Krishna Chaturdashi ends
- 1:46 pm
- Sunrise
- 6:40 am
- Sunset
- 6:24 pm
- Moonrise
- 5:55 am
About Maha Shivratri
The great night of Shiva, on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (Magha in the Amanta calendar). Devotees fast and keep vigil through all four Praharas of the night.
How to observe Maha Shivratri
- 1Observe a day-long fast (fruits/milk permitted in many households).
- 2Perform Abhishek of the Shiva Lingam through the night, once per Prahara (four times).
- 3Offer Bilva leaves, milk, water, honey, and Bhang (where traditional) at each Prahara.
- 4Recite the Shiva Mahimna Stotra or Om Namah Shivaya through the night (Jagran).
- 5Break the fast the next morning.
Samagri (what you need)
- Bilva (Bel) leaves
- Milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar (Panchamrit)
- White flowers and Datura
- Ber (jujube) fruit
- Sandalwood paste and bhasma
- Diya and incense
- A Shiva Lingam or image
Nishita Kaal (midnight puja) in other cities
| City | Nishita Kaal (midnight puja) |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:07 am, 8 Mar to 12:56 am, 8 Mar |
| Mumbai | 12:25 am, 8 Mar to 1:13 am, 8 Mar |
| Kolkata | 11:23 pm to 12:11 am, 8 Mar |
| Chennai | 11:55 pm to 12:43 am, 8 Mar |
| Bengaluru | 12:06 am, 8 Mar to 12:54 am, 8 Mar |
| Hyderabad | 12:02 am, 8 Mar to 12:51 am, 8 Mar |
| Pune | 12:21 am, 8 Mar to 1:09 am, 8 Mar |
| Ahmedabad | 12:26 am, 8 Mar to 1:14 am, 8 Mar |
| Jaipur | 12:13 am, 8 Mar to 1:02 am, 8 Mar |
| Lucknow | 11:52 pm to 12:41 am, 8 Mar |
| Patna | 11:35 pm to 12:24 am, 8 Mar |
| Bhopal | 12:06 am, 8 Mar to 12:55 am, 8 Mar |
Maha Shivratri dates
2026
Monday, 16 February 2026
Nishita Kaal (midnight puja): 12:09 am, 17 Feb to 1:00 am, 17 Feb
2027
Sunday, 7 March 2027
Nishita Kaal (midnight puja): 12:07 am, 8 Mar to 12:56 am, 8 Mar
2028
Wednesday, 23 February 2028
Nishita Kaal (midnight puja): 12:09 am, 24 Feb to 12:59 am, 24 Feb
Questions people ask
When is Maha Shivratri in 2027?
Maha Shivratri 2027 is on Sunday, 7 March 2027. Nishita Kaal (midnight puja) in Delhi: 12:07 am, 8 Mar to 12:56 am, 8 Mar.
What is the Nishita Kaal (midnight puja) on Maha Shivratri 2027?
Nishita Kaal (midnight puja) in Delhi: 12:07 am, 8 Mar to 12:56 am, 8 Mar.
When does the tithi of Maha Shivratri 2027 begin and end?
In Delhi, it begins at 12:04 pm, 6 Mar and ends at 1:46 pm.
When is Maha Shivratri in 2028?
Maha Shivratri 2028 is on Wednesday, 23 February 2028.
Timings are for Delhi and shift by a few minutes from town to town. Customs differ between regions and families, so follow your own.
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