Maha Shivaratri 2026 — మహా శివరాత్రి
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026 · Tithi: Chaturdashi
Panchangam for the day: On Sunday, February 15, 2026 the tithi is Trayodashi (Krishna paksha), ending at 5:05 PM IST; nakshatra Uttara Ashadha; sunrise 06:42, sunset 18:17 IST (Magha masa, Vishvavasu samvatsara).
Maha Shivaratri, the great night of Lord Shiva, is observed with fasting, an all-night vigil (jagarana) and the chanting of Om Namah Shivaya.
Devotees offer bilva leaves and perform abhishekam to the Shiva linga through the four quarters of the night.
తెలుగులో
మహా శివరాత్రి పరమశివుని మహా రాత్రి — ఉపవాసం, రాత్రి జాగరణ, ఓం నమః శివాయ జపంతో ఆచరిస్తారు.
భక్తులు బిల్వ దళాలు సమర్పించి, నాలుగు యామాలలో శివలింగానికి అభిషేకం చేస్తారు.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is Maha Shivaratri in 2026?
- Maha Shivaratri (మహా శివరాత్రి) in 2026 falls on Sunday, February 15, 2026. On Sunday, February 15, 2026 the tithi is Trayodashi (Krishna paksha), ending at 5:05 PM IST; nakshatra Uttara Ashadha; sunrise 06:42, sunset 18:17 IST (Magha masa, Vishvavasu samvatsara).
- What is Maha Shivaratri and its significance?
- Maha Shivaratri, the great night of Lord Shiva, is observed with fasting, an all-night vigil (jagarana) and the chanting of Om Namah Shivaya.
- On which tithi is Maha Shivaratri celebrated?
- Maha Shivaratri is observed on Chaturdashi tithi.
- How is Maha Shivaratri celebrated?
- Devotees offer bilva leaves and perform abhishekam to the Shiva linga through the four quarters of the night.