Maha Shivratri 2025: Mahashivratri is when? Time, date, Shivratri parana time, Shubh muhurat, and everything else you need to know
Maha Shivratri 2025: Celebrate Mahashivratri with complete awareness of the precise date, time, shubh muhurat, and parana time.
Ankush Pandey
Maha Shivratri 2025: One of the most auspicious occasions for Hindu devotees is Mahashivratri, also known as Maha Shivratri. People go to temples on this day to pray and ask for the blessings of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. The religious and spiritual significance of Shivratri is immense. The festival also commemorates the reincarnation of Sati, the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
If you and your loved ones are celebrating the festival, you should be aware of the proper date, shubh muhurat, and parana time. This is especially important if you are observing the auspicious Shivratri vrat. Read on for more details.
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Maha Shivratri 2025 Date: When is Mahashivratri?
In the Hindu month of Phalguna (February–March), on the fourteenth night of the waning moon, followers of Lord Shiva celebrate the auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri annually. This year, February 26 is Shivratri.
Significance of Maha Shivaratri
In the Hindu month of Phalguna, which typically occurs in late February or early March, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight. For spiritual growth, enlightenment, and receiving Lord Shiva's blessings, this evening is considered sacred. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva on this night can strengthen spiritual ties, cleanse the soul, and remove karmic burdens.
Maha Shivratri 2025: Shubh muhurat and parana time
These are the auspicious times you should keep in mind during Shivratri, per Drik Panchang:
| Muhurat | Timings |
|---|---|
| Chaturdashi Tithi Begins | 11:08 am on February 26 |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Ends | 8:54 am on February 27 |
| Nishita Kaal puja time | 12:09 am to 12:59 am, February 27 |
| Shivaratri Parana (breaking the fast) Time | 6:48 am to 8:54 am |
| Ratri First Prahar Puja Time | 6:19 pm to 9:26 pm |
| Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time | 9:26 pm to 12:34 am, February 27 |
| Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time | 12:34 am to 3:41 am, February 27 |
| Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time | 3:41 am to 6:48 am, February 27 |
Devotees demonstrate their dedication, self-control, and commitment by observing a strict nirjala vrat (fasting without water) during Shivratri. In addition, they visit temples, offer sacrifices to Lord Shiva and Maa Paravti, chant "Om Namah Shivaya," sing religious songs in adoration of Lord Shiva, and ask for the blessings of the gods and goddesses. The Shiva Lingam is also bathed by devotees using water, milk, honey, curd, and ghee.
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Visiting Shiva Temples
To receive divine blessings, pilgrims also travel to well-known Shiva temples like Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, and Somnath. On the day of Maha Shivaratri, these temples are extremely crowded as worshippers participate in elaborate processions and pujas.
