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Maha Shivaratri · 2027

Falls on: Saturday, March 6, 2027

The great night of Lord Shiva, observed on the Krishna Chaturdashi of Phalguna (Magha by the amanta reckoning). Devotees fast through the day and keep a night-long vigil, offering abhisheka to the Shiva linga in each of the four quarters of the night.

Dates and timings for Abu Dhabi.

Why this date

It is kept on the day its tithi prevails at Nishita, the midnight muhurta, in Abu Dhabi. The puja window is that muhurta, so it can fall after midnight.

How it is observed

  • Night when Shiva performed the cosmic dance (Tandava)
  • Fasting and night vigil bring spiritual merit
  • Shiva abhishekam
  • Bilva leaf offering
  • Night-long jagran
Maha Shivaratri 2027
Shiva
  • Saturday, March 6, 2027View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Sat, Mar 6, 10:34 AM – Sun, Mar 7, 12:16 PM GST
    Puja window: Sun, Mar 7, 12:09 – 12:57 AM GST
    Break the fast (Parana): Sun, Mar 7, 6:39 AM – 12:16 PM GST
    Between sunrise and the end of Chaturdashi.

Frequently asked questions

What is Maha Shivaratri?
The great night of Lord Shiva, observed on the Krishna Chaturdashi of Phalguna (Magha by the amanta reckoning). Devotees fast through the day and keep a night-long vigil, offering abhisheka to the Shiva linga in each of the four quarters of the night.
When is Maha Shivaratri 2027?
Maha Shivaratri falls on Saturday, March 6, 2027.