Samuhik (Group) Puja
Maha Shivratri 2026: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Significance
📅 Sunday, 15 February 2026
| Tithi begins | 05:05 PM, 15 Feb |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 05:35 PM, 16 Feb |
| Sunrise / Sunset (Ujjain) | 06:59 AM / 06:22 PM |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha (till 07:48 PM, 15 Feb) |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:18 PM – 01:03 PM |
| Pradosh kaal | 06:22 PM – 08:53 PM |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 04:57 PM – 06:22 PM |
Timings for Ujjain (IST). For your city see the panchang.
Significance
The great night of Shiva (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi). Four-prahar Rudrabhishek, especially at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain, is the most sacred worship of the year.
Deity: Mahadev
Special pujas for Maha Shivratri
In other years
- Maha Shivratri 2025: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
- Maha Shivratri 2026: Sunday, 15 February 2026
- Maha Shivratri 2027: Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Maha Shivratri 2028: Wednesday, 23 February 2028
- Maha Shivratri 2029: Sunday, 11 February 2029
- Maha Shivratri 2030: Saturday, 2 March 2030
- Maha Shivratri 2031: Thursday, 20 February 2031
Frequently asked questions
When is Maha Shivratri in 2026?
As per the Ujjain panchang, Maha Shivratri 2026 falls on Sunday, 15 February 2026.
What are the tithi timings for Maha Shivratri 2026?
The tithi begins at 05:05 PM, 15 Feb and ends at 05:35 PM, 16 Feb (IST).
Which puja should be done on Maha Shivratri?
Rudrabhishek in Mahakal Kshetra, Ujjain, Laghu Rudra / Maha Rudrabhishek, Mahamrityunjay Jaap (Sawa Lakh), Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja in Ujjain are considered especially fruitful on Maha Shivratri.