Maha Shivaratri 2025 Date and Time: When is Mahashivratri vrat – February 26 or February 27?

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Maha Shivratri Date in India is Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Mahashivratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. Maha Shivaratri date and time is provided below for the reference of the devotees. On Maha Shivaratri, devotees across India and around the world will observe fasting, night-long vigils, and Shiva puja to seek divine blessings.

Maha Shivratri 2025 Date and Puja Timings

As per the Hindu lunar calendar, Maha Shivaratri falls on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. The festival is marked by four special prahar pujas during the night and concludes with the Parana (breaking of the fast) the next morning.

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Maha Shivaratri 2025 Date & Puja Timings

Maha Shivratri vrat (fast) is traditionally observed on the same day when the Chaturdashi Tithi prevails during the Nishita Kaal (midnight). Since the Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 11:08 AM on February 26 and ends at 8:54 AM on February 27, devotees will observe the fast and perform puja on February 26, 2025.

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The vrat is broken the next morning after completing the Shivratri night puja and rituals. Therefore, Shivaratri Parana (fast-breaking) should be done between 6:48 AM to 8:54 AM on February 27, 2025.

How to Observe Maha Shivaratri Fasting 2025?

On this auspicious occasion, devotees:

• Wake up early, take a holy bath, and wear clean clothes
• Observe a day-long fast (Nirjala or Phalahar)
• Visit Shiva temples and perform Rudrabhishek (offering milk, honey, and water to the Shiva Linga)
• Recite Shiva mantras and chant "Om Namah Shivaya"
• Stay awake all night (Jaagran) and offer prayers during all four Prahars
• Conclude the fast the next morning after offering prayers

Maha Shivaratri is considered highly auspicious as it is believed to be the night when Lord Shiva performed the divine Tandava dance and also the occasion when Shiva and Parvati got married. Devotees believe that sincere prayers and fasting on this day help in attaining peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

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Maha Shivaratri 2025 will be celebrated on February 26, 2025, with the main puja and fasting taking place on this day. Devotees should perform Parana (fast-breaking) on February 27 in the morning between 6:48 AM to 8:54 AM. Observing this sacred night with devotion and chanting Shiva mantras is believed to bring immense blessings and spiritual upliftment.

Maha Shivaratri 2025 FAQs

When is Maha Shivaratri 2025?
Maha Shivaratri 2025 falls on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Devotees observe fasting and perform puja on this day.

What is the Nishita Kaal Puja Time for Maha Shivaratri 2025?
The Nishita Kaal Puja is from 12:08 AM to 12:58 AM on February 27, 2025. This is considered the most significant Shiva puja time.

When does Chaturdashi Tithi start and end for Maha Shivaratri 2025?
The Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 11:08 AM on February 26, 2025, and ends at 8:54 AM on February 27, 2025.

What is the Parana (fast-breaking) time for Maha Shivaratri 2025?
Shivratri Parana (fast-breaking) time is between 6:48 AM to 8:54 AM on February 27, 2025, after completing puja rituals.

How many Prahars are there for Maha Shivaratri Puja?
There are four Prahars: First (6:18 PM–9:26 PM), Second (9:26 PM–12:33 AM), Third (12:33 AM–3:40 AM), and Fourth (3:40 AM–6:48 AM).

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