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Maha Shivaratri

The date and its times each year, for Delhi.

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Saturday, 6 March 2027

Maha Shivaratri · Krishna Chaturdashi from 12:03 PM

Nishita kaal (midnight) 12:08 AM to 12:56 AM, Sunday 7 March in Delhi

Sunrise6:42 AM
Sunset6:24 PM
Moonrise5:25 AM

Calculated for Delhi

Maha Shivaratri by year

Maha Shivaratri dates by year
YearDateKey time
Maha Shivaratri 2026Sunday, 15 February 2026Phalguna Krishna TrayodashiNishita kaal (midnight) 12:10 AM to 1:00 AM, Monday 16 February
Maha Shivaratri 2027Saturday, 6 March 2027Phalguna Krishna TrayodashiNishita kaal (midnight) 12:08 AM to 12:56 AM, Sunday 7 March
Maha Shivaratri 2028Wednesday, 23 February 2028Phalguna Krishna TrayodashiNishita kaal (midnight) 12:10 AM to 12:59 AM, Thursday 24 February

Dates are for Delhi unless you choose a city. Some regions and traditions keep certain days a day earlier or later. Where we know of another date, it is shown below; your family or temple calendar is the best guide.

Updated 16 November 2026