Maha Shivaratri 2027: Saturday, 6 March 2027
Maha Shivaratri in 2027 falls on Saturday, 6 March 2027. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: krishna chaturdashi prevailing at midnight (nishita kaal). Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:09 PM – 12:56 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
The key window is nishita kaal (midnight), not midday. For daytime worship, the Abhijit Muhurat above is the shubh window. Festival-specific puja muhurats like the four praharas are computed in the Bela app.
6 March 2027 (Saturday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:09 PM – 12:56 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Maha Shivaratri celebrate?
Maha Shivaratri, the fourteenth tithi of Phalguna's dark half, is the night of Shiva. Devotees fast, keep an all-night vigil (jagaran) and perform abhishekam of the Shiva lingam through four praharas — the midnight nishita kaal being the most sacred.
Frequently asked questions
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2027?
Maha Shivaratri in 2027 falls on Saturday, 6 March 2027. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: krishna chaturdashi prevailing at midnight (nishita kaal).
What does Maha Shivaratri celebrate?
Maha Shivaratri, the fourteenth tithi of Phalguna's dark half, is the night of Shiva. Devotees fast, keep an all-night vigil (jagaran) and perform abhishekam of the Shiva lingam through four praharas — the midnight nishita kaal being the most sacred.
What is the shubh muhurat on Maha Shivaratri 2027?
The computed windows for 6 March 2027 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 12:09 PM to 12:56 PM IST. The key window is nishita kaal (midnight), not midday. For daytime worship, the Abhijit Muhurat above is the shubh window. Festival-specific puja muhurats like the four praharas are computed in the Bela app.
Does the Maha Shivaratri date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Maha Shivaratri is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2026?
Maha Shivaratri in 2026 falls on Sunday, 15 February 2026. Full windows and notes are on the Maha Shivaratri 2026 page, linked below.