Mahashivratri 2026: Know the auspicious time, worship method, time of Jalabhishek, complete details of mantra and aarti.

Country. In Hindu religion, the festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated with utmost devotion and faith. According to the Panchang, this holy festival falls every year on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. On this day, worship of Lord Shiva, fasting, Jalabhishek and night vigil have special significance. A huge crowd of devotees gather in Shiva temples across the country and the atmosphere becomes Shiva-filled with the chanting of “Om Namah Shivay”.

Let us know the complete details of Mahashivratri 2026 date, auspicious yoga, worship time, method, mantra and aarti-

Auspicious date of Mahashivratri 2026-
This year Mahashivratri will be celebrated on 15 February 2026.
Chaturdashi Tithi of Phalgun Krishna Paksha will start from 05:04 pm on 15th February and will end till 05:34 pm on 16th February.

Auspicious results of Mahashivratri 2026-
This year many rare and auspicious yogas are being formed on Mahashivratri. According to Panchang calculations, on this day –
Shiva Yoga

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga

Ayushman Yoga

Saubhagya Yoga

Shobhan Yoga

preeti yoga

sadhya yoga

Shukla Yoga

Dhruva Yoga

Varian Yoga

Vyatipat Yoga

Along with this, Budhaditya Rajyoga, Shukraditya Rajyoga, Navapancham Rajyoga, Lakshmi Narayan Yoga and Chaturgrahi Rajyoga are also being formed. In astrology, these yogas are considered extremely auspicious and fruitful.

Mahashivratri 2026 auspicious time-
Brahma Muhurta: 05:21 am to 06:12 am

Abhijeet Muhurta: 12:15 pm to 12:59 pm

Nishita Muhurta (Midnight): 12:11 AM to 01:02 AM

🌙 Char Prahar puja time-
On Mahashivratri, there is special significance of worshiping in four periods of the night –
1️⃣ First Prahar: 06:20 PM to 09:20 PM
2️⃣ Second Prahar: 09:21 pm to 12:21 am
3️⃣ Third Prahar: 12:22 am to 03:22 am
4️⃣ Fourth Prahar: 03:23 pm to 06:23 am

Auspicious time of Jalabhishek-
The simplest way to please Lord Shiva is Jalabhishek.

Early morning: 08:24 am to 12:35 pm

Evening: 06:11 pm to 07:47 pm

Time of fasting-
The fast can be broken from 07:00 am to 03:24 pm on 16th February.

Mahashivratri worship material-
Honey, sugar, jaggery, sesame, curd, earthen lamp, ashes, saffron, barley, yellow mustard, betel leaves, hemp, Dhatura, Shami flowers, picture of Shiva family, Shivling, coconut, Rakshasutra, kumkum, intact, cloves, betel nut, cardamom, sacred thread, rose water, perfume, cow’s milk, fruits, sweets, betel leaves, havan material and white clothes for donation etc.

Mahashivratri worship method-
Wake up in Brahma Muhurta, take bath and resolve to fast.

Go to Shiva temple and have darshan of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.

Anoint the Shivalinga with water, Ganga water, milk, curd, honey, Panchamrit and sugarcane juice.

Offer ashes, sandalwood, belpatra, datura, hemp, fruits and sweets.

Light a ghee lamp and offer incense.

Chant Shiva Chalisa, Shiva Stuti and mantras.

At the end, perform aarti, pray for forgiveness and eat fruits.

Main mantras of Mahashivratri-
Panchakshari Mantra
Om Namah Shivay

Mahamrityunjay Mantra-
Om Trimbakam Yajamahe Sugandhi Pushtivardhanam.
Urvarukamiv Bandhananmrityormukshiya Mamritat॥

Shiv Gayatri Mantra-
Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudra: Prachodayat.
Rudra Mantra
Om Namo Bhagwate Rudray॥

Aarti of Lord Shiva-
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara.
Brahma, Vishnu, Sadashiv half stream.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.

(Sing the entire aarti with devotion and remember Lord Shiva.)

This holy festival of Mahashivratri is an opportunity for spiritual progress and wish fulfillment for the devotees. Worship done with devotion, devotion and rituals brings special blessings of Lord Shiva.

Everywhere Shiva!