Shivratri Puja Muhurat 2026: Date, Time, Step Guide

• Posted on February 14, 2026
• Mahacet Editorial Team
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If you need the puja muhurat urgently, use these New Delhi (India) timings as a reliable reference:

• Festival day: Sunday, 15 February 2026

• Chaturdashi Tithi: starts 5:04 PM (15 Feb), ends 5:34 PM (16 Feb)

• Nishita Kaal Puja: 12:09 AM to 1:01 AM (16 Feb)

• Shivaratri Parana (fast break): 6:59 AM to 3:24 PM (16 Feb)

Important: Muhurat can shift by city (sunrise/sunset and local calendar settings). If you are not in Delhi, verify with a location-based Panchang page.

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Why This Night Is Special (Simple Meaning)

Mahashivratri is the “Mahashiv ki raat”—a night of bhakti, vrat, jagran, and inner focus. It is observed in कृष्ण पक्ष की चतुर्दशी तिथि of फाल्गुन मास (North Indian naming) and the same lunar day is called माघ in some South Indian naming—day remains the same, only month name differs.

You will commonly hear these related terms during planning:

• महाशिवरात्रि, महाशिवर, निशिता काल, रात्रि प्रहर, व्रत, जागरण, रुद्राभिषेक, बेलपत्र, शिवलिंग अभिषेक, कृष्ण पक्ष, चतुर्दशी तिथि, फाल्गुन (और कई जगह “महेश्वर/महादेव” नाम)

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Step-by-Step: How to Do Shivratri Puja at Home (How-To Format)

Step 1: Confirm your city-wise muhurat (Do this first)

1. Open a location-based muhurat page (city selection matters).

2. Note down:

   • Chaturdashi start/end

   • Nishita Kaal window

   • Prahar timings (optional but helpful)

   • Parana time next day

New Delhi reference timings (use as a template):

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Step 2: Clean setup (15 minutes)

• Take bath and wear clean clothes

• Clean the puja space

• Place Shivling/Photo on a clean chowki

• Keep water in kalash, light diya, keep incense ready

Tip: If you can’t do a full setup, do a simple jal abhishek + “ॐ नमः शिवाय” jaap sincerely.

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Step 3: Arrange Puja Samagri (Quick Checklist)

Use this checklist so you don’t miss basics:

Must-have

• ✅ Clean water (jal)

• ✅ Milk (optional)

• ✅ Belpatra (bilva patra)

• ✅ Dhoop/agarbatti + diya

• ✅ Flowers (white preferred by many families)

• ✅ Fruit + prasad (misri/khajoor)

• ✅ Clean cloth / tissue for cleanup

• ✅ A small lota/spoon for abhishek

Good-to-have

• ✅ Curd, honey, ghee, sugar (for panchamrit)

• ✅ Chandan, bhashm/vibhuti (if you use)

• ✅ Rudraksha / mala

• ✅ Naivedya (simple satvik)

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Step 4: Choose your worship timing (3 practical options)

You can do puja in any of these ways:

Option A (Best for many devotees): Nishita Kaal

• Do the main abhishek and jaap in Nishita Kaal (midnight window).

Option B (Four Prahar Puja): Traditional night plan
If you want full “चार प्रहर” style worship, follow these New Delhi time blocks:

• 1st Prahar: 6:11 PM – 9:23 PM (15 Feb)

• 2nd Prahar: 9:23 PM – 12:35 AM (16 Feb)

• 3rd Prahar: 12:35 AM – 3:47 AM (16 Feb)

• 4th Prahar: 3:47 AM – 6:59 AM (16 Feb)

Option C (Busy schedule): Evening + short midnight jaap

• Do a short puja in evening

• Do 11/21/108 “ॐ नमः शिवाय” during Nishita Kaal

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Step 5: Simple Abhishek Order (Easy at home)

Follow this clean and simple sequence:

1. Sankalp (intent): Speak your name + place + purpose (health, peace, focus)

2. Jal abhishek: pour water gently

3. Milk / panchamrit (optional)

4. Again jal to cleanse

5. Offer belpatra + flowers

6. Light diya + dhoop

7. Chant (pick one):

   • “ॐ नमः शिवाय”

   • Mahamrityunjaya mantra (if you know it correctly)

8. Aarti + Prarthana

9. Naivedya + distribute prasad

Human tip: Keep it calm. Don’t rush. Even a short, sincere puja is meaningful.

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2026 Muhurat Table (New Delhi Reference)

Use this as a quick-glance planning table:

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Vrat Rules (Simple + Practical)

Different families follow different strictness. Choose what you can sustain.

Common vrat styles

• Nirjala (no water) – only if your health allows

• Phalahar (fruits, milk, nuts)

• Satvik one-meal (some do one simple meal)

Don’ts (most common)

• Avoid alcohol, non-veg, tobacco

• Avoid anger, harsh speech, over-sleeping

• Keep mind steady; do “नाम जप” during gaps

Who should avoid strict fasting?

• Pregnant women, diabetics, people with medical conditions
  If needed, do bhakti + simple satvik diet instead of strict fast.

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Trust & Accuracy Notes (E-E-A-T Style)

• Muhurat changes by location. Always verify with a city-based Panchang page before final planning.

• If you see different timings across websites, compare:

  • City selected

  • Sunrise-based day definition

  • Time format (AM/PM) and next-day suffix

• For temple-specific schedules (darshan/aarti), rely on official temple portals (listed below).

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Backlinks (Outreach Targets)

If you run a blog/site, try earning references from:

• hmong.in.th

• grokipedia.com

(Do basic outreach: share your muhurat table, cite your sources, request resource-page inclusion.)

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Twitter (Only 1 Post Link)

YouTube (Only 1 Video Link)

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Helpful Official Websites (Trusted & Safe)

If you are checking temple services or festival updates, always use official websites only. These platforms are legal, safe, and reliable.

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FAQs (Long-Tail Traffic)

1) Mahashivratri 2026 date 15 hai ya 16?

Main vrat/pooja day: 15 February 2026 (Sunday), and Nishita Kaal falls after midnight on 16 February.

2) Best puja time kaun sa hai?

Most devotees prefer Nishita Kaal (midnight window). For New Delhi: 12:09 AM–1:01 AM (16 Feb).

3) “चार प्रहर पूजा” kaise karein?

Night is divided into four prahar. You can do small abhishek/jaap in each prahar. New Delhi prahar windows are listed in the table above.

4) Parana kab karna chahiye?

New Delhi reference: 16 Feb, 6:59 AM to 3:24 PM. Many guides advise breaking the fast between sunrise and before Chaturdashi ends; some traditions differ—follow your family/acharya.

5) Belpatra kaise chadhayein?

Offer clean belpatra on Shivling while chanting “ॐ नमः शिवाय”. Keep it simple and respectful.

6) Ghar par Shivling na ho to kya karein?

Use Shiva photo, or do manas puja (mental worship). Jal + diya + jaap is enough.

7) Muhurat different websites par different kyon?

Usually due to different city selection, sunrise definition, or time zone formatting. Always verify location on the Panchang page.

8) Office/school holiday hoti hai kya?

It is not a compulsory gazetted holiday everywhere; it varies by state/organization.