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Maha Shivratri 2025: Know about the Date, time, shubh muhurat and Shivratri parana time

Digital Desk: The holy festival of Mahashivratri, is one of the most auspicious occasions for Hindu followers. On this day, people attend temples to pray for the blessings of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. Shivratri has significant religious and spiritual importance.

The festival also commemorates Lord Shiva's nuptials with Goddess Parvati, the reincarnation of Sati.

Here is the date, shubh muhurat, and Parana hour, in case you celebrate the holy Shivratri vrat.

Every year, in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February-March), devotees of Lord Shiva celebrate the holy festival of Maha Shivratri on the fourteenth night of the waning moon. This year's Shivratri falls on February 26.

Here are the Subh Muhrat timings-

Chaturdashi Tithi Begins- 11:08 am on February 26

Chaturdashi Tithi Ends- 8:54 am on February 27

Nishita Kaal puja time- 12:09 am to 12:59 am, February 27

Shivaratri Parana (breaking the fast)- Time 6:48 am to 8:54 am

Ratri First Prahar Puja Time- 6:19 pm to 9:26 pm

Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time- 9:26 pm to 12:34 am, February 27

Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time- 12:34 am to 3:41 am, February 27

Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time- 3:41 am to 6:48 am, February 27

Meanwhile, during Shivratri, devotees fast without water to demonstrate their commitment, self-control, and devotion.

They also recite 'Om Namah Shivaya', perform religious hymns in praise of Lord Shiva, visit temples, make offerings to Lord Shiva and Maa Paravti, and seek the God and Goddess' blessings. Devotees also bathe the Shiva Lingam with water, milk, honey, curd, and ghee.