Mahashivratri Celebrations
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Char Prahar Puja Maha Shivratri 2026: Complete guide to night-long Shiva worship
Spirituality | Feb 14, 2026, 05:02 PM ISTMahashivratri 2026 Char Prahar Puja holds special spiritual significance for Lord Shiva devotees. From exact Prahar timings to step-by-step Abhishek rituals, here’s a complete guide to performing the four-phase night worship with the correct offerings and practices.
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Marriage delays? Perform this remedy on Mahashivratri 2026 to remove obstacles
Spirituality | Feb 13, 2026, 06:45 PM ISTMaha Shivratri is considered highly auspicious for seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva, especially for unmarried girls facing delays in marriage. Worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati together on this sacred night is said to bring harmony, stability, and the blessing of an ideal life partner.
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Mahashivratri 2026: These 5 Puja items are a must to worship Lord Shiva
Spirituality | Feb 13, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTMahashivratri is one of the most sacred festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. However, without these five important items, the Mahashivratri puja is believed to remain incomplete. Preparing the right puja samagri ensures a fulfilling and blessed worship experience.
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Mahashivratri 2026: Sacred flowers for Lord Shiva and their spiritual meaning
Spirituality | Feb 12, 2026, 02:17 PM ISTMahashivratri 2026 is one of the most sacred nights dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasts and perform special pujas to seek divine blessings. Offering specific flowers during Shivratri holds deep spiritual meaning.
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Mahashivratri 2026: Can you fast during your period? Know the truth
Spirituality | Feb 12, 2026, 10:42 AM ISTMahashivratri is one of the most sacred festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva, and many women observe a strict fast on this day. However, a common question arises every year, can women fast during their menstrual cycle?
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Mahashivratri 2026: Will Bhadra Kaal affect worship? Check auspicious Jalabhishek timings
Spirituality | Feb 10, 2026, 07:38 PM ISTMahashivratri 2026 falls under the shadow of Bhadra Kaal, raising questions around worship timings. Here’s a clear guide to Bhadra duration, its impact, and the most auspicious Jalabhishek and puja muhurat.
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Mahashivratri 2026: When is the best time for Rudrabhishek? Check auspicious timings and puja vidhi
Spirituality | Feb 09, 2026, 12:12 PM ISTMahashivratri is one of the most sacred festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva, and in 2026, it will be observed on Sunday, 15 February. Performing Rudrabhishek on Mahashivratri is considered extremely auspicious, as it is believed to remove past karmic burdens, bring mental peace, and prosperity.
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Mahashivratri 2026 shubh yog: Doing puja at this time will bring divine blessings
Spirituality | Jan 28, 2026, 12:41 PM ISTMahashivratri 2026 will be observed on February 15 with rare shubh yog, Shravan Nakshatra and extended Nishita Kaal puja timings, making it especially auspicious.
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Rani Mukerji to Shilpa Shetty; Celebs who attended Maha Shivratri Puja at Anil Kapoor's residence
Entertainment | Feb 27, 2025, 08:25 AM ISTAnil Kapoor and his family hosted a Maha Shivratri puja at her residence on Wednesday and it was attended by several Bollywood celebrities. Check here.
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Mahashivratri adds fervour to Mahakumbh on last day, pictures display devotees' enthusiasm
India | Feb 26, 2025, 10:18 AM ISTThe Mahakumbh Mela, which started on Paush Purnima on January 13, is set to conclude today. In the Maha Kumbh, 1.70 crore people took a dip on Paush Purnima, 3.50 crore on Makar Sankranti, 7.64 crore on Mauni Amavasya, 2.57 crore on Basant Panchami, 2.04 crore on Magh Purnima.
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Mahashivratri 2025: Significance, rituals and spiritual importance of Shiva puja | In pics
India | Feb 26, 2025, 08:47 AM ISTDiscover the significance of Mahashivratri 2025, its spiritual importance, fasting rules, and worship rituals. Know why devotees observe this sacred night dedicated to Lord Shiva, performing Shiva Puja, Jagran, and meditation for spiritual awakening.
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Fasting for Maha Shivratri 2025? Foods you can eat to break the fast after worshipping Lord Shiva
Food | Feb 26, 2025, 07:02 AM ISTThe Shivratri fast is a day-long fast and hence, when you break your fast, it is important that you eat foods that nourish your body. Here are some healthy foods that you can eat to break your Maha Shivratri fast.
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Delhi schools to remain closed today due to Mahashivratri | Check details
Delhi | Feb 26, 2025, 06:17 AM ISTThe Delhi government has announced to close all the schools in Delhi on the auspicious day of Mahashivratri. All the schools be it government or private will remain closed on Mahashivratri.
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Mahakumbh 2025 Updates: Over 1.53 crore devotees take holy dip in Sangam on Mahashivratri snan
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 26, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTMahakumbh Mela 2025 Highlights: The Mahakumbh started on January 13. Paush Purnima concluded today with Mahashivratri snan. On the last day of the grand religious gathering, lakhs of devotees took a holy dip.
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Schools closed in these states due to Maha Shivratri, check full list
Education | Feb 25, 2025, 07:32 PM ISTParents and students curious about school closures for Mahashivratri can check our curated list of states where schools will be closed.
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Maha Shivratri 2025: Check here the difference between Shivratri and Maha Shivratri
Lifestyle | Feb 21, 2025, 07:37 PM ISTMaha Shivratri is celebrated widely across India on the Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha in the month of Magh and Phalgun. Read on to know the difference between Shivratri and Maha Shivratri.
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Maha Shivratri 2025 Date: When is Lord Shiva's grand festival, 26th or 27th February? Check muhurat
Lifestyle | Feb 20, 2025, 08:23 PM ISTMaha Shivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha in the month of Magh, according to the South Indian calendar and Phalgun, according to the North Indian calendar. Check here the exact date and muhurat.
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Shivratri devotees flood Kashi Vishwanath Temple with over 8 lakh devotees
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 08, 2024, 09:17 PM ISTMahashivratri 2024: Over eight lakh devotees gathered at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, with reports tallying 8,11,396 visitors by Friday evening. The temple premises buzzed with devotees seeking blessings from Lord Shiva, forming long queues since early morning.
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Thousands of Hindu devotees throng Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple on Mahashivratri | WATCH
World | Mar 08, 2024, 02:00 PM ISTMahashivratri is the biggest festival of the Hindu Community - dedicated to Lord Shiva - and is widely celebrated in India and Nepal. This occasion marks the anniversary of the divine marriage between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and also celebrates Lord Shiva's Tandava dance.
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Mahashivratri: Bhasma Aarti at Ujjain's Mahakal Temple, sea of devotees at Kashi Vishwanath | VIDEO
India | Mar 08, 2024, 12:49 PM ISTMahashivratri celebrations: Mahashivratri is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the 'Magha' month, as per the Hindu lunar calendar, and marks the night of the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.