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Mahashivratri 2026: Date, Shiv puja time, Rudrabhishek muhurat, fasting rules, rituals, dos and donts

Mahashivratri 2026: Maha Shivaratri 2026 arrives on February 15th. This sacred festival honors Lord Shiva with night-long worship, fasting, and prayers. Devotees will perform Rudrabhishek, a ritual seeking blessings for health and prosperity. The night offers a chance for spiritual purification and inner transformation. Special puja timings are detailed for this auspicious occasion.