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Maha Shivratri 2026

Complete spiritual guide, Shubh Muhurat, step-by-step Puja Vidhi, Vrat Katha, Mantra and Aarti for Maha Shivratri (महाशिवरात्रि).

FESTIVALफाल्गुन कृष्ण चतुर्दशीइष्टदेव: Lord Shiva

महाशिवरात्रि(Maha Shivratri)

भगवान शिव और माता पार्वती के पावन विवाह तथा कल्याणकारी महाकाल स्वरूप का महापर्व।

2026: 2026-02-152027: 2027-03-06
Nishita Kaal Puja Muhurat
12:09 AM to 01:00 AM (Midnight)

शुभ कार्य व पूजा हेतु शुभ समय।

पूजा का समय
Four Prahar Puja throughout the night (06:12 PM to 06:48 AM)

पारिवारिक एवं मंदिर पूजा का समय।

व्रत एवं पारण
Fasting begins at Sunrise, Parana next day after sunrise (06:49 AM onwards)

पवित्र उपवास और पारण के नियम।

धार्मिक महत्व एवं आध्यात्मिक भाव

Maha Shivratri signifies the victory over darkness, the divine convergence of Shiva and Shakti, and the auspicious night when Lord Shiva performed the cosmic dance of creation and dissolution (Tandava). Devotees observe fasting, perform continuous Abhishek with Ganga Jal, Milk, Belpatra, and Dhatura, and chant the sacred Panchakshari mantra.

क्रमबद्ध पूजा विधि

1

Pratah Sankalp & Snan

Wake up in Brahma Muhurat, take a holy bath with Gangajal, wear clean clothes, and take a solemn vow (Sankalp) for whole-day fasting and night vigil (Jagran).

2

Shivalinga Abhishekam

Perform Panchamrit Abhishekam (Milk, Curd, Ghee, Honey, Sugar) followed by continuous pouring of Gangajal while chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya'.

3

Sacred Offerings

Offer Bilva leaves (Belpatra) with three leaflets intact, Dhatura, Bhasma (sacred ash), Sandalwood paste, Akshat, and seasonal fruits like Ber.

4

Mantra Japa & Stuti

Recite the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and Shiva Tandava Stotram 108 times.

5

Aarti & Night Vigil

Perform Shiva Aarti with camphor (Karpura) and ghee lamps. Engage in Bhajan and meditation throughout all 4 Prahars.

पावन मन्त्र एवं जप

ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥ ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्य pushyीर् मामृतात् ॥

Om Namah Shivaya || Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam | Urvarukam-Iva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat ||

भावार्थ: We worship the Three-Eyed Lord Shiva, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May He liberate us from death to immortality, just as a ripe cucumber is effortlessly detached from its vine.

व्रत कथा एवं पौराणिक प्रसंग

According to the Shiva Purana, a hunter named Lubdhaka was trapped atop a Bilva tree above a Shivalinga on this cold dark night. To keep himself awake, he plucked leaves and dropped them onto the Shivalinga without knowing. Pleased with his unintentional worship and unwavering patience, Lord Shiva granted him divine liberation (Moksha), establishing the supreme sanctity of Maha Shivratri.

जय शिव ओंकारा, हर ॐ शिव ओंकारा । ब्रह्मा, विष्णु, सदाशिव, अर्द्धांगी धारा ॥

एकानन चतुरानन पंचानन राजे । हंसासन गरुड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे ॥

दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दसभुज अति सोहे । त्रिगुण रूप निरखते त्रिभुवन जन मोहे ॥

अक्षमाला वनमाला मुण्डमाला धारी । त्रिपुरारी कंसारी कर माला धारी ॥

श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर बाघम्बर अंगे । सनकादिक गरुड़ादिक भूतादिक संगे ॥

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