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Maha Shivaratri 2026
महाशिवरात्रि
Maha Shivaratri 2026: date
- Sunday
- 15 February 2026Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (midnight)
Computed with Swiss Ephemeris (Lahiri) for New Delhi sunrise. In other cities, and between amanta and purnimanta calendars, the date can differ by a day.
| Tithi / timing | Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Deity | Shiva |
| Observance | Night vigil, Shiva abhishek |
| Where | Pan-India |
Questions
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2026?
Maha Shivaratri 2026 falls on Sunday, 15 February 2026 (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (midnight)), computed for New Delhi sunrise.