Festival
Maha Shivaratri 2027
Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Tithi
- Krishna Chaturdashi
- Tithi begins
- 6 Mar 12:04
- Tithi ends
- 7 Mar 13:47
- Night of the four prahars
- 18:23 – 06:40
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Shiva; worship continues through the four prahars of the night.
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Maha Shivaratri 2027 in major cities
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 6 Mar Sat | 18:23 – 06:40 |
| Mumbai | 6 Mar Sat | 18:45 – 06:53 |
| Ahmedabad | 6 Mar Sat | 18:45 – 06:56 |
| Kolkata | 6 Mar Sat | 17:42 – 05:53 |
| Chennai | 6 Mar Sat | 18:18 – 06:21 |
| Bengaluru | 6 Mar Sat | 18:29 – 06:32 |
| Hyderabad | 6 Mar Sat | 18:23 – 06:30 |
| Pune | 6 Mar Sat | 18:41 – 06:49 |
| Jaipur | 6 Mar Sat | 18:30 – 06:45 |
| Lucknow | 6 Mar Sat | 18:09 – 06:24 |
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Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2027?
Maha Shivaratri is on Saturday, 6 March 2027.
When does the tithi for Maha Shivaratri 2027 begin and end?
Krishna Chaturdashi begins on 6 Mar 12:04 and ends on 7 Mar 13:47 (New Delhi).
What is the Maha Shivaratri 2027 puja muhurat?
The muhurat in New Delhi is 18:23 – 06:40.