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Maha Shivratri 2026 Date: Is Mahashivratri on February 15 or 16? Check exact timings, puja muhurat and significance

Maha Shivratri 2026 Date: Maha Shivratri 2026 will be celebrated on the night of February 15, with Chaturdashi Tithi extending into February 16. Devotees can observe fasts on either day, with main rituals and night-long prayers focused on February 15. The festival commemorates Lord Shiva's cosmic dance and marriage to Goddess Parvati.