Masik Shivaratri – 15 March 2026 – Complete Details

Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026
Festival: Masik Shivaratri
Deity: Lord Shiva
Lunar Month: Krishna Paksha of Chaitra (as per Hindu calendar)

Masik Shivaratri is observed every month on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, and the vrat is dedicated to worshipping Mahadev for liberation, divine blessings, and removal of sins.

Tithi Timings

• Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: [Can calculate if needed]
• Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: [Can calculate if needed]

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Significance of Masik Shivaratri

Masik Shivaratri represents the divine union of Shiva and Shakti. Devotees believe that observing this vrat:

• Brings peace, happiness, and prosperity
• Removes past karmic effects and sins
• Strengthens mental and spiritual discipline
• Helps seekers progress on the path of moksha
• Fulfills important wishes and prayers

According to scriptures, even simple worship of Shiva on this day gives results equivalent to performing grand rituals.

Puja Rituals (Puja Vidhi)

Morning Preparations

1. Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.
2. Take sankalp (resolve) to observe the fast with sincerity.
3. Keep the mind calm and pure.

Shiva Puja

• Offer water or milk abhishek to the Shivling
• Perform Panchamrit Abhishek (Milk, Curd, Ghee, Honey & Sugar)
• Offer:
  • Bilva leaves
  • Flowers
  • Sandalwood
  • Fruits
  • Incense and lamp
• Chant:
  • “Om Namah Shivaya”
  • Shiva Panchakshari Mantra
  • Shiva Chalisa or Rudram if possible

Night Worship

• Shivaratri is primarily observed through night worship.
• Devotees stay awake and meditate on Shiva, chant mantras, or read Shiva Puran.

Fasting (Vrat Rules)

• Devotees observe full-day fast
• Consumption options:
  • Nirjala (no food or water)
  • Phalahar (fruits and milk)
  • Light satvik diet
• Avoid grains, alcohol, meat, onion, garlic, and tamasic food.

Fasting is broken only after the next day’s sunrise and completion of puja.

Benefits of Masik Shivaratri Vrat

• Gives divine grace of Lord Shiva
• Improves focus and mental peace
• Strengthens spiritual growth
• Removes negativity and obstacles
• Grants prosperity and protection

Simple Shiva Mantras

• Om Namah Shivaya
• Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
• Om Tryambakam Yajamahe…

Even chanting these with devotion purifies the mind and aura.

FAQ

Q1: What is Masik Shivaratri?
A monthly festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi.

Q2: Is fasting necessary?
Not mandatory, but fasting enhances spiritual benefits and mental purity.

Q3: Why is night worship important?
Because Shiva manifested in the midnight hours, hence night jagran has special significance.

Q4: Can women observe Masik Shivaratri vrat?
Yes, men and women of all ages can perform this vrat.

Q5: What is the most powerful mantra for Shivaratri?
“Om Namah Shivaya” and Mahamrityunjaya Mantra are most sacred.