Maha Shivratri, meaning 'the Great Night of Shiva,' is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated annually on the 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February or March). It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, and is observed with fasting, night-long vigils, and worship. According to various legends, Maha Shivratri marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava, his cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. Another popular belief is that it celebrates the night of Shiva's marriage to Goddess Parvati. Devotees believe that sincere worship of Lord Shiva on this night absolves one of sins and grants blessings of health and prosperity. The celebrations involve visiting Shiva temples, where the Shiva Lingam is bathed with milk, honey, water, and bel leaves throughout the night. Devotees stay awake all night chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' and singing devotional songs. The festival is observed throughout India and Nepal, with particularly grand celebrations at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu and the temples in Varanasi, Ujjain, and Somnath.
Maha Shivratri 2027 falls on Saturday, 6 March 2027. Maha Shivratri, meaning 'the Great Night of Shiva,' is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated annually on the 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February or March).
There are 112 days (16 weeks, or about 3 months 20 days) until Maha Shivratri. That is approximately 2,678 hours or 160,739 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 16 weeks until Maha Shivratri on Saturday, 6 March 2027. That falls in week 10 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.