Maha Shivaratri 2036 Date — Monday, February 25, 2036
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2036? Maha Shivaratri 2036 falls on Monday, February 25, 2036.
Observance: Maha Shivaratri. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Maha Shivaratri 2036 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri | Mon, 25 February 2036 | Four-prahar night puja |
| Amavasya (next day) | Mon, 28 January 2036 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2035 | Thu, 8 March 2035 |
| 2036 | Mon, 25 February 2036 |
| 2037 | Fri, 13 February 2037 |
| 2038 | Thu, 4 March 2038 |
| 2039 | Mon, 21 February 2039 |
Hindu festivals around Maha Shivaratri 2036
- Thaipusam 2036 date — Mon, 11 February 2036
- Holika Dahan 2036 date — Wed, 12 March 2036
- Holi 2036 date — Thu, 13 March 2036
- Vasant Panchami 2036 date — Sat, 2 February 2036
- Ugadi 2036 date — Fri, 28 March 2036
- Gudi Padwa 2036 date — Fri, 28 March 2036
- Chaitra Navratri 2036 date — Fri, 28 March 2036
- Ram Navami 2036 date — Sat, 5 April 2036
- Pongal 2036 date — Tue, 15 January 2036
- Makar Sankranti 2036 date — Tue, 15 January 2036
- Hanuman Jayanti 2036 date — Thu, 10 April 2036
- Vishu 2036 date — Sun, 13 April 2036
