Maha Shivaratri 2027 — Saturday 6 March
మహా శివరాత్రి 2027
Phalguna Bahula Chaturdashi · Shivaratri / Mahashivratri · Nishita Kaal Puja 23:50 – 00:39 IST (7-8 March) — primary Linga Abhishekam window (Hyderabad)
Maha Shivaratri 2027 (also called Shivaratri / Mahashivratri) falls on Saturday, 6 March 2027. The "Great Night of Shiva" — the most sacred night for Shiva worship. Marks the cosmic dance (Tandava) and Shiva's marriage with Parvati. Devotees observe Jagaran (sleepless vigil) with 4-prahar puja through the night. Primary observance: Linga Abhishekam (Panchamruta + Rudra Abhishekam), Shiva Sahasranama, Rudram-Chamakam, Bilva archana, fasting (Shivaratri Vrat — nirjala or fruits), 4-prahar puja through the night, Jagaran with bhajans, distribution of Vibhuti. Recommended muhurat: Nishita Kaal Puja 23:50 – 00:39 IST (7-8 March) — primary Linga Abhishekam window (Hyderabad).
Maha Shivaratri 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Saturday, 6 March 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Phalguna Bahula Chaturdashi |
| Primary Muhurat | Nishita Kaal Puja 23:50 – 00:39 IST (7-8 March) — primary Linga Abhishekam window (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Shivaratri / Mahashivratri |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Maha Shivaratri 2027
The "Great Night of Shiva" — the most sacred night for Shiva worship. Marks the cosmic dance (Tandava) and Shiva's marriage with Parvati. Devotees observe Jagaran (sleepless vigil) with 4-prahar puja through the night.
Key Rituals on Maha Shivaratri 2027
Linga Abhishekam (Panchamruta + Rudra Abhishekam), Shiva Sahasranama, Rudram-Chamakam, Bilva archana, fasting (Shivaratri Vrat — nirjala or fruits), 4-prahar puja through the night, Jagaran with bhajans, distribution of Vibhuti.
Maha Shivaratri 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Maha Shivaratri 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shiva Linga (Marble/Crystal/Parad) |
| 2 | Bilva leaves (3-petal) |
| 3 | Panchamruta: milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar |
| 4 | Vibhuti (sacred ash) |
| 5 | Rudraksha mala |
| 6 | Datura + Akanda + Aakanda (Madar) flowers |
| 7 | White flowers |
| 8 | Sandalwood + Chandanam paste |
| 9 | Camphor + ghee lamp |
| 10 | Naivedyam: bel-fruit, fruits, payasam |
Regional Variations of Maha Shivaratri 2027
AP/Telangana: Srisailam + Bhadrachalam massive crowds. Tamil Nadu: Chidambaram Nataraja Tandava darshan + Tiruvannamalai Girivalam. Varanasi: Kashi Vishwanath darshan + Ganga Snana. Kashmir: Maha Shivaratri is THE major festival. Karnataka: Murudeshwar + Gokarna. Nepal: Pashupatinath mega-festival.