Mahashivratri 2025: February 26 or 27? Know The Exact Date and Muhurat

Mahashivratri 2025: Every month, the fourteenth day, or the day before Amavasya, is known as Shivratri. However, the most significant festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, known as 'Maha Shivratri' or 'The Great Night of Shiva,' is celebrated in the month of Phalguna.

The glory of Lord Shiva is described in the Puranas, Vedas, and Hindu scriptures. It is believed that on the night of Maha Shivratri, Lord Shiva resides in the Shiva Lingam. Worshipping Lord Shiva on this auspicious day helps eliminate all obstacles and challenges. Let’s explore when Mahashivratri will be observed in 2025, along with the important timings for the rituals.

Maha Shivratri 2025 Date:

Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on February 26, 2025. On this day, devotees of Lord Shiva believe that both Lord Shiva and Adi Shakti’s divine powers unite. There are several mythological beliefs associated with this grand occasion.

Maha Shivratri 2025 Timings:

• Nishita Kala Puja Time: 12:09 AM - 12:59 AM (February 27)
• Shivratri Parana Time: 06:48 AM - 08:54 AM (February 27, 2025)

Maha Shivratri 2025 Four Prayers Timings:

• Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: February 26, 2025, at 11:08 AM
• Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: February 27, 2025, at 8:54 AM

Night Prayers Timings:

• First Prayer (Pratham Prahar Puja): 06:19 PM - 09:26 PM
• Second Prayer (Dwitiya Prahar Puja): 09:26 PM - 12:34 AM (February 27)
• Third Prayer (Tritiya Prahar Puja): 12:34 AM - 03:41 AM (February 27)
• Fourth Prayer (Chaturthi Prahar Puja): 03:41 AM - 06:48 AM (February 27)

Why Is Maha Shivratri Night Special?

On this night, the Northern Hemisphere is positioned in such a way that the human energy naturally ascends upwards. It is a day when nature assists human beings in reaching their spiritual pinnacle.

Two Main Purposes Of Celebrating Maha Shivratri

The purpose of celebrating Maha Shivratri varies depending on an individual's life circumstances.

• For those immersed in household life and worldly ambitions, Maha Shivratri is observed as a celebration of Lord Shiva’s wedding.
• For those focused on worldly achievements, it is seen as a day to commemorate Lord Shiva’s victory over his enemies