Mahashivratri, one of the most prominent Hindu festivals, is celebrated with devotion, grandeur, and spiritual fervor across India. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE
This year, devotees observe the festival on February 15, 2026, on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna
Known as “The Great Night of Shiva,” Mahashivratri holds immense religious and spiritual significance
Devotees believe that observing fasts, performing rituals, and staying awake throughout the night helps in dispelling ignorance and attaining spiritual growth
On this auspicious day, devotees throng Shiva temples, offering milk, water, and sacred Bilva leaves to the Shiva Linga while chanting hymns and mantras
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