
🔱 Mahashivratri 2026 – Date & Significance 🗓 Festival Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026 Mahashivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Phalguna month and is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva.  It marks the divine night when devotees worship Shiva with fast, night-long jagran, and chanting, seeking spiritual growth and blessings.  ⸻ ⏰ Auspicious Puja & Muhurat Timings (IST) These are widely accepted standard times across India (may vary slightly by location):  🌙 Chaturdashi Tithi • Begins – 15 Feb @ 05:04 PM • Ends – 16 Feb @ 05:34 PM  🔱 Night-Long Puja (Ratri Prahar) • First Prahar: 6:11 PM – 9:23 PM (15 Feb) • Second Prahar: 9:23 PM – 12:36 AM (16 Feb) • Third Prahar: 12:36 AM – 3:47 AM (16 Feb) • Fourth Prahar: 3:47 AM – 6:59 AM (16 Feb)  🌌 MOST Auspicious – Nishita Kaal Puja 🌙 12:00 AM approx. (midnight) – This is the peak time for Shiva worship & mantra chanting on Mahashivratri night. Exact range ~ 11:55 PM – 12:56 AM (15–16 Feb) depending on source.  ⸻ ☀️ Parana (Fast-Breaking) 🥣 On 16 Feb Morning after sunrise — devotees break their fast within the auspicious window (e.g., 6:42 AM – 3:10 PM).  #mahakal #mahashivratri_special #mahashivratri #mahakal#shivshakti
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