When is Maha Shivaratri in 2027?

Maha Shivaratri falls on 6 March 2027. That date is calculated for New Delhi; because the tithi begins and ends at a local clock time, Ganak recomputes it for your own city.

How is Maha Shivaratri observed?

Eat once on Trayodashi, fast on Shivaratri, worship Shiva at night (once at Nishita or in four prahars), and break next morning inside the displayed paran window.

What is the significance of Maha Shivaratri?

Maha Shivaratri is the great night of Shiva, centred on restraint, night worship and wakeful remembrance. It is distinct from the monthly Masik Shivaratri observance.

What are the food and fasting rules for Maha Shivaratri?

A sourced moderate form permits fruit and milk by day, then fasting at night. Common vrat foods avoid pulses, rice, wheat and ordinary salt; use sendha salt where customary.

When is the parana — breaking the fast — for Maha Shivaratri?

The common rule is to break after the next sunrise and bath, before Chaturdashi ends, within the local window shown above. Another accepted opinion waits until Chaturdashi has ended; follow your family's chosen tradition rather than combining the two.

How does Maha Shivaratri vary by region?

North Indian homes commonly keep a night fast and four-prahar worship. Kashmir Shaiva Herath has a multi-day household form with distinct vessels and meals. Tamil temples centre Lingodbhava and long night abhisheka under temple procedure.

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