Mahashivratri 2026 — The Great Night of Shiva, February 26
The Great Night of Shiva
Celebrate the sacred union of Shiva and Shakti. A night of devotion, prayer, and divine grace.
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Why Mahashivratri?
The Sacred Night
Mahashivratri — the Great Night of Shiva — falls on the 14th night of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalguna. It is the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava, the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and dissolution.
Devotees observe a night-long vigil, offering Bilva leaves, milk, honey, and water to the Shiva Lingam. Fasting and prayer on this night are believed to cleanse the soul and grant liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
"Har Har Mahadev" — All is Shiva, Shiva is All
The Four Prahars of the Sacred Night
Ritual Schedule
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pratham Prahar
First Watch of the Night
Evening Aarti, Shiva Abhishek with milk and honey, Bilva Patra offering. Devotees gather for the first puja of the sacred night.
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Dwitiya Prahar
Second Watch of the Night
Curd and ghee Abhishek, Rudra Ashtadhyayi recitation, Shiva Sahasranama chanting. The night deepens into sacred devotion.
12:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Tritiya Prahar
Third Watch — The Midnight Hour
The most auspicious hour. Panchamrit Abhishek, Maha Aarti, and collective chanting of Om Namah Shivaya. The divine energy peaks.
3:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Chaturtha Prahar
Fourth Watch — Dawn Approaches
Honey and rose water Abhishek, Mangala Aarti at sunrise, Prasad distribution. The night concludes with divine blessings.
Event Details
Date
February 26, 2026
Thursday — Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi
Begins
6:00 PM
Night-long celebration until sunrise
Venue
Shiva Mandir
Main Temple Grounds
Dress Code
Traditional Attire
White or saffron preferred
February 26, 2026
Join the Sacred Night
Be part of the divine celebration. All devotees are welcome.
Entry is free for all devotees
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