Maha Shivratri is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with devotion by Hindus. It falls in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February-March), the night dedicated to worshipping Lord Shiva. "Shivratri" means "the great night of Shiva," and devotees fast, meditate, chant mantras, and perform rituals throughout the night to honor Shiva.
Maha Shivaratri Puja at Home & Online
In today’s times, devotees who cannot visit temples can still perform MahaShivratri Puja through YatraDham.Org online Mahashivratri Puja. The puja is performed by experienced priests as per Vedic rituals. You can also book Shivaratri Pooja at home with a pandit to ensure all steps are done correctly.
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How to Do Maha Shivratri Puja
Doing Maha Shivratri Puja at home is simple if you follow the steps with faith and devotion. Here is an easy guide:
- Take a bath early in the morning.
- Set up a clean altar with a picture or idol of Lord Shiva and a Shivling.
- Keep the puja items ready, such as bel leaves, dhatura, milk, honey, curd, sugar, ghee, water and flowers.
- Perform Shivling Abhishekam by pouring these items over the Shivling while chanting “Om Namah Shivaya.”
- Light incense sticks and ghee lamps and then offer fruits or sweets.
- Sit quietly to meditate or read stories from the Shiv Puran.
- At night, join the Shivratri Jagran and keep chanting Lord Shiva’s name.
Maha Shivratri Puja 2026 Auspicious Time
| Muhurat & Tithi | Date | Timing |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Begins | 15th February 2026 | 5:04 PM |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Ends | 16th February 2026 | 5:34 PM |
| Muhurat of Nishita Puja of Mahashivratri | 16th February 2026 | From 12:09 AM to 01:01 AM |
| Shivaratri Parana Time | 16th February 2026 | From 06:59 AM to 03:24 PM |
Abhishekam Timings of Shivaratri
Muhurat & Tithi | Date | Timing |
Night First Prahar Puja | 15th February 2026 | From 06:11 PM to 09:23 PM |
Night Second Prahar Puja | 15th February 2026 | From 09:23 PM to 12:35 AM |
Night Third Prahar Puja | 16th February 2026 | From 12:35 AM to 03:47 AM |
Night Fourth Prahar Puja | 16th February 2026 | From 03:47 AM to 06:59 AM |
Spiritual Practices During Maha Shivratri Puja
Maha Shivratri is a night of an opportunity to purify the soul and deepen one’s connection with Lord Shiva. Devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for health and happiness through fasting, meditation, chanting, and worship.
- Devotees observe a fast throughout the day and night, breaking it only after performing the Puja on the next morning. Some follow a strict fast (without food or water), while others consume only fruits and milk.
- It is customary to stay awake all night (Jagran), singing hymns, chanting mantras and meditating. The night vigil or Jagran symbolizes the awakening of one’s inner consciousness.
- Maha Shivratri is an excellent time for deep meditation. Devotees focus on their inner selves, seeking Lord Shiva's guidance in eliminating ignorance, ego and worldly attachments.
- Offering Bel Patra to the Shivling is considered especially meritorious, as it is believed to calm Lord Shiva’s fiery nature and invoke his blessings.
Shivratri Puja Mantra
Chanting powerful Shiva mantras on Maha Shivaratri is highly beneficial.
- ॐ नमः शिवाय:
- ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मा अमृतात्:
Importance of Maha Shivratri Puja
Maha Shivratri offers benefits like peace of mind, better health, stronger relationships, and spiritual growth. It's a time to connect with Lord Shiva and seek his blessings for prosperity and well-being.
- Worshipping Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri night brings his blessings, protection and guidance on a spiritual journey.
- Maha Shivratri helps to overcome ego, desires and attachments, making one feel clear-minded.
- Fasting on Maha Shivratri helps cleanse the body and give the digestive system a break, leading to detoxification.
- Chanting mantras and performing rituals boost energy and strengthen the body.
- Couples and families who pray together on Maha Shivratri believe it strengthens their bond and brings harmony.
- Shiva is known as the conqueror of death and worshipping him on Maha Shivratri helps one to overcome from the fear of death and other insecurities.
- Praying to Shiva, especially with the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, is believed to protect you from accidents, illness and misfortune.
- Meditating on Shiva during this time helps you experience a deeper understanding of life and the universe.
