Maha Shivaratri 2027
Krishna-paksha Chaturdashi of Phalguna — this app follows the mainstream Phalguna convention; some regional traditions place it in Magha instead (a real, disclosed convention difference, not a computation gap — same treatment as this file's own Dussehra/Bengal note).
🕐 Which day and time to celebrate
Good windows use the same rules as the calendar’s Good Windows box — Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda are avoided; Brahma Muhurta and Abhijit are excellent; otherwise the Choghadiya decides.
Maha Shivaratri Saturday, 6 March 2027 · best 12:03 pm – 12:48 pm 2-day tithi
Krishna-paksha Chaturdashi of Phalguna — this app follows the mainstream Phalguna convention; some regional traditions place it in Magha instead (a real, disclosed convention difference, not a computation gap — same treatment as this file's own Dussehra/Bengal note).
Tithi: Chaturdashi — 6 Mar, 12:03 pm → 7 Mar, 1:46 pm. The tithi spans two calendar days, so the day matters:
Classically observed in the Nishita (midnight, ±24 min) — each day below lists ALL good windows while the tithi is active, marks those inside this period (★), and shows this period separately. If none is good inside it, choose the best listed window and follow your family tradition.
| Date | Tithi active (IST) | Good windows | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 6 March 2027 ★ Recommended |
12:03 pm – 4:55 am (+1 day) | ⭐ 12:03 pm – 12:48 pm (Excellent · Abhijit) ✓ 1:52 pm – 3:19 pm (Good · Labh) ✓ 6:14 pm – 7:47 pm (Good · Labh) ✓ 9:19 pm – 12:25 am (+1 day) (Good · Shubh, Amrit) ★ in Nishita Nishita (midnight, ±24 min) 12:01 am (+1 day) – 12:49 am (+1 day): good slot inside |
Rahu Kaal 9:30 am–10:57 am · Yamaganda 3:19 pm–4:47 pm · Gulika 6:35 am–8:03 am |
| Sunday, 7 March 2027 Tithi at sunrise |
4:55 am – 1:46 pm | ⭐ 4:55 am – 5:43 am (Excellent · Brahma) ✓ 9:26 am – 11:57 am (Good · Labh, Amrit) ⭐ 11:57 am – 12:21 pm (Excellent · Abhijit) Nishita (midnight, ±24 min): tithi not active in this period |
Rahu Kaal 4:43 pm–6:10 pm · Yamaganda 12:21 pm–1:48 pm · Gulika 3:15 pm–4:43 pm |
About Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri, “the great night of Shiva”, is the most important Shaiva festival. It is associated with the cosmic dance of Shiva and with the marriage of Shiva and Parvati.
Tithi rule: Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Phalguna (Purnimanta; called Magha in the Amanta count) — observed at night when Chaturdashi prevails at midnight (Nishita Kaal).
🪔 How it is observed
Devotees fast, keep an all-night vigil and bathe the Shivalinga with water, milk, honey and bilva leaves while chanting “Om Namah Shivaya”. Puja is traditionally done in four prahars of the night.
Customs vary by region and family — follow your own tradition and your family priest’s guidance.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Tithi (IST) |
|---|---|
| Monday, 16 February 2026 | 15 Feb, 5:05 pm → 16 Feb, 5:34 pm |
| Sunday, 7 March 2027 | 6 Mar, 12:03 pm → 7 Mar, 1:46 pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Maha Shivaratri in 2027 falls on Saturday, 6 March 2027 (tithi: 6 Mar, 12:03 pm to 7 Mar, 1:46 pm IST).
In 2027 the tithi touches 2 calendar days. The recommended day is Saturday, 6 March 2027; the table above lists the good windows on each day, avoiding Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda. Follow your family tradition if it differs.
Maha Shivaratri, “the great night of Shiva”, is the most important Shaiva festival. It is associated with the cosmic dance of Shiva and with the marriage of Shiva and Parvati.