Festival calendar
Mahashivratri 2027: date and Nishita puja
Mahashivratri 2027 is on Saturday, 6 March 2027. The main puja is the Nishita Kaal after midnight.
Date
Saturday, 6 March 2027
Tithi
Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (Magha in the Amanta calendar), at midnight
Nishita Kaal puja in New Delhi is 12:07 AM to 12:57 AM on 7 March. Chaturdashi begins at 12:03 PM on 6 March and ends at 1:46 PM on 7 March. Parana is from 6:40 AM to 1:46 PM on 7 March.
About Maha Shivratri
Mahashivratri is the great night of Lord Shiva. Devotees fast, keep a night vigil and worship Shiva in four prahars, with abhishek of the Shivalinga and the chanting of Om Namah Shivaya. The principal worship is the Nishita Kaal around midnight.
How Maha Shivratri is observed
- Fast through the day and stay awake at night.
- Offer water, milk, bilva leaves and flowers to the Shivalinga.
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya and read Shiva stotras.
Stotras to read
- Shiva Tandava StotramRavana's seventeen-verse hymn to Lord Shiva describing the cosmic Tandava dance. Widely recited for strength, devotion, and general planetary harmony in Vedic astrology.
- RudrashtakamEight verses by Goswami Tulsidas praising Lord Shiva — from formless Brahman to Neelkanth with Ganga and trident. Recited on Mondays, Shravan, and Maha Shivaratri for peace, grace, and liberation from birth-sorrow.
- Shiva LingashtakamEight verses praising the Shiva Linga — worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and all sages. Recited on Mondays and Maha Shivaratri for destruction of birth-sorrow, ego, and accumulated sins.
- Shiva ChalisaThe Shiva Chalisa is a 40-verse hymn praising Lord Shiva, the destroyer of ignorance and source of auspiciousness. Widely recited on Mondays and Maha Shivratri, it brings peace, removes obstacles, and aligns the mind with spiritual discipline.
More festivals in 2027
Dates are for New Delhi, calculated and checked against published panchangs. When a tithi spans two days or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat in your city, check the local panchang.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mahashivratri in 2027?
Mahashivratri 2027 is on Saturday, 6 March 2027. The dates are for New Delhi. Nishita Kaal puja in New Delhi is 12:07 AM to 12:57 AM on 7 March. Chaturdashi begins at 12:03 PM on 6 March and ends at 1:46 PM on 7 March. Parana is from 6:40 AM to 1:46 PM on 7 March.
Which tithi is Mahashivratri celebrated on?
Mahashivratri is celebrated on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (Magha in the Amanta calendar), at midnight. This follows the North Indian (Purnimanta) calendar.
Why is Mahashivratri celebrated?
Mahashivratri is the great night of Lord Shiva. Devotees fast, keep a night vigil and worship Shiva in four prahars, with abhishek of the Shivalinga and the chanting of Om Namah Shivaya. The principal worship is the Nishita Kaal around midnight.
Can the date of Mahashivratri differ in my city?
Yes. When a tithi spans two days, or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat of the puja, check the panchang for your city.
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