Maha Shivratri 2025: Also referred to as The Great Night of Shiva, Maha Shivratri is a significant and auspicious Hindu festival that is celebrated every year. It is believed to be the holy day when Lord Shiva did Tandav, the divine cosmic dance that signifies creation and destruction. It is also observed as the day when Lord Shiva got married to Parvati. Thus, Maha Shivratri 2025 is when all cosmic energies are rightly aligned, making it one of the most powerful days that leads to spiritual awakening for everyone.
It is believed that during this night, if one worships Lord Shiva, it can help them remove negativity from their lives, overcome obstacles, and get blessings from Shiva to attain inner peace and prosperity. If we look at Maha Shivratri 2025’s importance, it not only honours Lord Shiva, but also marks the divine union of masculine and feminine of the universe.
In this article, we will know all about Maha Shivratri 2025, when it is, the fasting rules and more.
Maha Shivratri 2025 Date and Time
Maha Shivratri is observed every year on the 14th night of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which lasts from February to March. Maha Shivratri 2025 falls on February 26, 2025, Wednesday, according to Drik Panchang. The Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 11:00 am on the same day.
Maha Shivratri 2025 Puja Vidhi
The Maha Shivaratri Chaturdashi Tithi timings are from 11:00 am on February 26 to 8:54 AM on February 27.
The Nishita Kaal Puja Time is between 12:08 am to 12:58 am on February 27.
The Shivaratri Parana (Fast-breaking) Time is between 6:48 am to 8:54 am on February 27.
The Maha Shivratri 2025 Four Prahar Puja timings are as follows:
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time – February 26, 2025 – 06:18 pm to 9:25 pm
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time – February 27, 2025 – 9:26 pm to 12:33 am
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time – February 27, 2025 – 12:33 am to 3:40 am
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time – February 27, 2025 – 03:40 am to 6:48 am
Maha Shivratri 2025 Fasting Rules
Devotees of Lord Shiva observe vrat (fasting) on Maha Shivratri during the Nishita Kaal. In 2025, the Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 11:08 am on February 26 and ends at 8:54 am on February 27, the Maha Shivratri 2025 fasting will be observed on February 26.
The fast will be broken the next morning after the Maha Shivratri night puja and rituals are done. Hence, the ideal time to break the fast is between 6:48 am to 8:54 am on February 27.
