Maha Shivratri 2025 is falls on February 26, 2025 in India. It is the most significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. The time and date of this festival are given below for devotees. On this festival, devotees all over India and the world will observe fasting and Shiva puja to seek blessings.
Maha Shivratri vrat is observed by devotees on the same day when Chaturdashi Tithi prevails at midnight. The Chaturdashi Tithi starts at 11:08 AM on February 26 and ends at 8:54 AM on February 27. Devotees will perform Puja on February 26, 2025. Vrat is broken next morning after completes the Shivratri night puja and rituals. The Shivaratri Parana (fast-breaking) must be done between 6:48 AM to 8:54 AM on February 27
Maha Shivratri 2025 Puja Date and Timings
According to the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivaratri falls on Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Phalguna month. This festival is marked by four special prahar pujas at night and ends with the Parana (breaking of the fast) on the next morning. The Maha Shivaratri 2025 puja date and timings are given below
| Event | Date & Time |
| Maha Shivaratri Date | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 |
| Nishita Kaal Puja Time | 12:08 AM to 12:58 AM, February 27 |
| Duration | 50 minutes |
| Shivaratri Parana (Fast-breaking) Time | 6:48 AM to 8:54 AM, February 27 |
Four Prahar Puja Timings
| Prahar | Timing |
| First Prahar | 6:18 PM to 9:26 PM |
| Second Prahar | 9:26 PM to 12:33 AM, February 27 |
| Third Prahar | 12:33 AM to 3:40 AM, February 27 |
| Fourth Prahar | 3:40 AM to 6:48 AM, February 27 |
Chaturdashi Tithi Timings
| Tithi | Time and Date |
| Tithi Begins | 11:08 AM on February 26, 2025 |
| Tithi Ends | 8:54 AM on February 27, 2025 |
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