Mahashivratri 2026 Panchang: Auspicious Timings, Rahu Kaal & Right Time for Shiva Puja

New Delhi- Today, Sunday, 15 February 2026, is the sacred festival of Mahashivratri 2026, observed during the Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of the Phalguna month. On this holy day, devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati through fasting, prayers, and night-long rituals. Religious beliefs state that observing Mahashivratri with devotion brings peace, prosperity, marital harmony, and spiritual upliftment.

Panchang Details for 15 February 2026

• Tithi: Krishna Trayodashi (till 05:04 PM), followed by Chaturdashi
• Month: Phalguna
• Day: Sunday
• Vikram Samvat: 2082
• Yoga: Vyatipat (till 02:47 AM, 16 February)
• Karana: Vanij (till 05:04 PM), Vishti (till 05:23 AM, 16 February)

Sunrise, Sunset and Moon Timings

• Sunrise: 07:00 AM
• Sunset: 06:11 PM
• Moonrise: 06:15 AM (16 February)
• Moonset: 04:08 PM

Sun Sign: Aquarius
Moon Sign: Capricorn

Auspicious Timings Today

• Abhijit Muhurat: 12:13 PM to 12:58 PM
• Amrit Kaal: 12:59 PM to 02:41 PM

Inauspicious Timings

• Rahu Kaal: 04:47 PM to 06:11 PM
• Gulika Kaal: 03:23 PM to 04:47 PM
• Yamaganda: 12:35 PM to 01:59 PM

Today’s Nakshatra

• Nakshatra: Uttarashada (till 07:48 PM)
• Nakshatra Lord: Sun
• Deity: Vishvadev
• Key Traits: Hardworking, patient, strong, intelligent, honest, and visionary

Religious Significance of Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri is one of the most important festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and is celebrated on Krishna Chaturdashi of the Phalguna month. This sacred night symbolizes the divine union of Shiva and Shakti. It is believed that fasting, staying awake, and performing Shiva Puja during the four phases of the night help cleanse sins and purify the soul. Offering water, milk, bael leaves, and sacred ash to the Shivling is considered highly auspicious.

Mahashivratri Puja Vidhi (Worship Method)

1. Begin the day with a holy bath and take a vow to observe the fast.
2. Consume only sattvik food or fruits and maintain mental purity.
3. Clean the place of worship and install a Shivling or visit a Shiva temple.
4. Offer water, milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar to the Shivling in sequence.
5. Offer bael leaves, datura, aak flowers, white flowers, and sacred ash.
6. Chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” with devotion.
7. Perform Shiva Aarti and pray for health, peace, and prosperity.

Disclaimer: Panchang details are based on astrological calculations. Readers are advised to consult experts for personal or religious decisions.