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Mahashivratri 2026 Falls on Feb. 15 Night, With Key Puja Windows and Noted Temple Closure

Panchang calculations place the most auspicious worship at Nishita Kaal on Sunday night, with rituals extending into Monday morning and updated guidance on Rudrabhishek and breaking the fast.

Overview

  • The Chaturdashi tithi runs from 5:04 PM on Feb 15 to 5:34 PM on Feb 16, making the night of Feb 15 the principal observance with Nishita Kaal around midnight.
  • Four-prahar puja schedule is listed as 6:11–9:23 PM, 9:23 PM–12:35 AM, 12:35–3:47 AM, and 3:47–6:59 AM (Feb 16).
  • The recommended muhurat for Rudrabhishek is from 5:04 PM on Feb 15 to 6:59 AM on Feb 16.
  • Fasting guidance notes nirjala or fruit-and-milk vows, with Nishita Kaal puja from 12:09–1:01 AM on Feb 16 and parana between 6:59 AM and 3:24 PM on Feb 16 per Drik Panchang.
  • Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple in Maharashtra will be closed for darshan on Feb 15 due to renovations, according to the district administration.