Maha Shivratri or Shivaratri is the most revered night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivalinga puja is highly meritorious ritual during Shivratri. In 2026, Maha Shivaratri is on February 15th night for South India and North India.
Nishita Kala is the most perfect time to observe Shiva Pooja.
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 16 February 2026). In all Shiva temples, the most auspicious Lingodbhava puja is performed during this time.
List of Auspicious Timings, 15 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
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How you caluclated lingodbhavam as 00-27am..because sunset time is 6-14pm and ardha nishi hrs are 6hr 57sec ..so lingodbhavam time is 1:18am on 25-2-2017…….nishi=Wholeday-Ahasdu..kindly clarify if am wrong..