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Lingodbhava Kalam is the auspicious time for Maha Shivaratri Shiva Puja. In 2026, Maha Shivaratri Lingodbhava Kalam Time will be on 15 February 2026 midnight, Sunday midnight (the early hours of 16 February according to Gregorian / English calendar).
Maha Shivratri or Shivaratri is the most revered night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivalinga puja is highly meritorious ritual during Shivratri.
Nishita Kaala Shiva Puja
On MahaShivaratri 2026 (15 February 2026), Mahalingodbhava kala time is from night 11.57 to 12.46 hrs (11.57 PM, 15 February to 00.46 AM on 15 February 2026). In all Shiva temples, the most auspicious Lingodbhava puja is performed during this time.
On MahaShivaratri 2026 (15 February 2026), Nishita Kala time is from night 11.57 to 12.46 hrs (11.57 PM, 15 February to 00.46 AM on 15 February 2026).
How to calculate Maha Shivaratri Lingodbhava Kalam
Magha Krishna Chaturdashyam Aadidevo Mahanishi |
Shivalinga Thayothbhutha Koti Surya Samaprabha ||
Krishnapakshe Bhavedyathu Maghamaase Chaturdashi |
Shivaratri Rithiproktha Mahapathaka Nashini ||
Yadyartharatra paryantham Bhavethshiva Chaturdashi ||
Lingodbhava kalam Timings – 15 February 2026
Maha Shivaratri Lingobbhava Shivarchana Time – Night 11.57 to 12.46 (15-16 February 2026)
List of Auspicious Timings, 15-16 February 2026
Trayodashi Pradosha Kaala Puja Time on 15 February 2026 is – 6.10 PM to 8.39 PM
Maha Shivaratri Lingobbhava Shivarchana Time – Night 11.57 to 12.46 (15-16 February 2026)
Maha Shivaratri First Prahar Puja Time – Evening 6.10 to 9.16 Night, 15 February 2026 (1st Yamam Time)
Maha Shivaratri Second Prahar Puja Time – Night 9.16 PM to 12.21 hrs, 15 February 2026 (2nd Yamam Time)
Maha Shivaratri Third Prahar Puja Time – midnight 12.21 to 3.27 hrs Night (00.21 AM to 3.27 AM, 16 February 2026) (3rd Yamam Time)
Maha Shivaratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time – Night 3.27 to next morning 6.33 (3.27 AM to 6.33 AM, 16 February 2026) (4th Yamam Time)
Mahashivaratri Vrat Paarana Time on 16 February 2026 – 7.05 AM
Maha Shivratri Puja Muhurat 2026 | Shivaratri Puja Time 2026
Having Darshan of Lord Shiva during Lingodbhava Kalam would get us Moksha (salvation). According to the Puranas, Goddess Parvati said that if any devotee worships the Shivalinga at this time with Bilva leaves would remove the sins of 76 births.
Ligdbhava Kalam timing varies by year. This year, Lingodbhava Kalam time period is just more than 45 minutes.
Lingadhbhavam is a grand event visited by a large number of devotees in Dwadasha Jyothirlinga Temples.
In Srishailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Srikalahasti Kalahasthishwara Swamy Temple, Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple, Kaleshwaram Shiva Temple, in all Pancharama Temples in Andhra Pradesh, Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Swamy Temple, Gokarnam Mahabaleshwara Temple, and other Shiva Temples in Karnataka, Rameshwaram Shiva Temple in Tamil Nadu the Lingodbhavam ritual attracts a large number of devotees.
Maha Shivaratri Puja Vidhi Video