Maha Shivaratri 2027 Date — Saturday, March 6, 2027
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2027? Maha Shivaratri 2027 falls on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
Observance: Maha Shivaratri. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Maha Shivaratri 2026 date · Maha Shivaratri 2028 date
Maha Shivaratri 2027 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:41 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:23 pm |
| Moonrise | 05:25 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:03 am – 05:52 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:09 pm – 12:56 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 09:37 am – 11:04 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Trayodashi |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sat, 6 March 2027 or ask your local mandir.
Maha Shivaratri 2027 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri | Sat, 6 March 2027 | Four-prahar night puja |
| Amavasya (next day) | Thu, 7 January 2027 |
Why we celebrate
Great night of Shiva — marriage of Shiva-Parvati and the night Shiva performed the Tandava. Fasting and jagaran destroy sins.
How it is celebrated
All-night vigil, Shiva lingam abhishekam with milk, honey, bilva; Rudram, bhajan, and temple fairs across India.
Puja timing
Four prahars of night puja; Nishita kaal (midnight) is the most sacred for abhishekam. Fast from sunrise to next sunrise or until prasad.
Foods & offerings
Phalahar — fruits, milk, sabudana; no grains. Some eat one meal after midnight puja.
Rituals
- Bath and fasting from sunrise.
- Shiva lingam abhishekam each prahar with bilva.
- Om Namah Shivaya japa through the night.
- Visit temple for jagaran and Rudrabhishek if possible.
- Break fast after sunrise bath on next day with prasad.
Maha Shivaratri dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Maha Shivaratri 2026 date |
| 2027 | Sat, 6 March 2027 |
| 2028 | Maha Shivaratri 2028 date |
| 2029 | Maha Shivaratri 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Maha Shivaratri 2027
- Thaipusam 2027 date — Sat, 20 February 2027
- Holika Dahan 2027 date — Mon, 22 March 2027
- Holi 2027 date — Tue, 23 March 2027
- Vasant Panchami 2027 date — Thu, 11 February 2027
- Ugadi 2027 date — Wed, 7 April 2027
- Gudi Padwa 2027 date — Wed, 7 April 2027
- Chaitra Navratri 2027 date — Wed, 7 April 2027
- Vishu 2027 date — Wed, 14 April 2027
- Baisakhi 2027 date — Wed, 14 April 2027
- Tamil Puthandu 2027 date — Wed, 14 April 2027
- Ram Navami 2027 date — Thu, 15 April 2027
- Hanuman Jayanti 2027 date — Tue, 20 April 2027
Maha Shivaratri 2027 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:09 pm – 12:56 pm | 09:37 am – 11:04 am | 06:41 am | 06:23 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:26 pm – 01:13 pm | 09:52 am – 11:21 am | 06:54 am | 06:45 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:07 pm – 12:54 pm | 09:31 am – 11:01 am | 06:32 am | 06:29 pm |
| Chennai | 11:56 am – 12:44 pm | 09:21 am – 10:50 am | 06:22 am | 06:18 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12:03 pm – 12:51 pm | 09:29 am – 10:58 am | 06:31 am | 06:23 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:24 am – 12:11 pm | 08:51 am – 10:19 am | 05:54 am | 05:42 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sat, 6 March 2027.
Maha Shivaratri 2027 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sat, 6 March 2027 is 12:09 pm – 12:56 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
