Tue Feb 25 03:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Maha Shivratri 2025: Auspicious Timings and Celebrations Announced

**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – Devotees eagerly await Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival celebrated annually on Phalgun Krishna Chaturdashi. This year, the festival falls on February 26th and 27th, marking the night of Shiva’s cosmic dance. Celebrations will include widespread prayers, abhishek (ritual bath) of Shiva lingams, and all-night vigils.

According to the Hindu calendar, Chaturdashi Tithi begins on February 26th at 11:08 AM and concludes on February 27th at 8:54 AM. The main puja (worship) will be performed on the night of February 26th.

While the shadow of Bhadra (an inauspicious period) falls on Maha Shivratri this year, astrologers confirm its influence will be limited to the netherworld (Patal Lok), having no impact on earthly rituals. Devotees are thus encouraged to perform puja and offer Jalabhishek (water offerings) during the auspicious muhurats (auspicious timings) without concern.

**Auspicious Timings for Jalabhishek (Water Offering):**

* **Morning:** 6:47 AM – 9:42 AM
* **Morning:** 11:06 AM – 12:35 PM
* **Afternoon:** 3:25 PM – 6:08 PM
* **Night:** 8:54 PM – 12:01 AM (for decoration of the Shiva Lingam)

**Auspicious Puja Timings (Four Praharas):**

* **First Prahara:** February 26th, 6:19 PM – 9:26 PM
* **Second Prahara:** February 26th, 9:26 PM – February 27th, 12:34 AM
* **Third Prahara:** February 27th, 12:34 AM – 3:41 AM
* **Fourth Prahara:** February 27th, 3:41 AM – 6:48 AM

Maha Shivratri commemorates the night Lord Shiva’s appearance and is also believed to be the night of his marriage. The festival emphasizes fasting, chanting, and nocturnal worship. Millions of devotees are expected to participate in this significant religious event.

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