New Delhi, India – February 13, 2026
Renowned astrologer Pandit Ajay Kaushik has announced that Mahashivratri 2026 will be observed on February 15, 2026, a highly sacred day dedicated to the worship of Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
According to him, performing puja and Jalabhishek during the correct muhurat on this day enhances spiritual benefits. Devotees believe that offering bel leaves, milk, honey, and sandalwood on the Shivling helps remove obstacles and bring divine blessings.
📅 Mahashivratri 2026 Date & Tithi
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Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: February 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Mahashivratri Observed: February 15, 2026
🕒 Mahashivratri 2026 Puja Timings (4 Prahar)
🌅 Brahma Muhurat
5:21 AM – 6:15 AM
☀️ Abhijit Muhurat
12:13 PM – 12:57 PM
🌙 Night Prahar Schedule
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First Prahar: 6:39 PM – 9:45 PM
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Second Prahar: 9:45 PM – 12:52 AM
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Third Prahar: 12:52 AM – 3:59 AM
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Fourth Prahar: 3:59 AM – 7:06 AM
Devotees traditionally perform worship during all four night prahars.
🌌 Nishita Kaal (Most Auspicious Time)
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11:55 PM – 12:56 AM
Pandit Ajay Kaushik states that Nishita Kaal is considered the most powerful time for Jalabhishek and Rudrabhishek rituals.
🔱 Mantras for Four Prahar Worship
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First Prahar: “Hreem Ishanaya Namah”
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Second Prahar: “Hreem Aghoraya Namah”
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Third Prahar: “Hreem Vamdevaya Namah”
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Fourth Prahar: “Hreem Sadyojataya Namah”
🛕 Mahashivratri Puja Vidhi
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Perform abhishek with water, milk, yogurt, sugar, ghee, and sugarcane juice.
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Offer bel leaves while chanting “Om Namah Shivaya.”
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Present bhang, dhatura, and Shami flowers.
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Apply sandalwood paste and draw Tripund.
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Offer fruits, ber, sweets, Panchamrit, milk, and jaggery.
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Light a ghee lamp and chant “Om Parvatipatay Namah.”
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Perform aarti and recite Shiva Chalisa.
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Conclude with prayers and charity.
🍎 Recommended Bhog
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Seasonal fruits
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Ber (Indian jujube)
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Sweets
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Sabudana khichdi
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Panchamrit
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Milk and jaggery
❌ Do Not Offer on Shivling
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Tulsi leaves
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Kumkum
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Broken rice
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Turmeric
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Ketaki flowers
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Wilted flowers
🕉️ Vrat Paran Time
The fast can be broken on February 16, 2026, between:
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6:42 AM – 3:10 PM
✨ Special Yogas on Mahashivratri 2026
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: 7:00 AM – 7:48 PM
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Uttarashada Nakshatra: Until 7:48 PM
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Shravana Nakshatra: Until 8:47 AM (Feb 16)
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Vyatipata Yoga: Throughout the day
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Amrit Kaal: 12:59 PM – 2:41 PM
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Amrit Yoga and Budhaditya Yoga
These astrological alignments further increase the spiritual importance of the festival.
