Mahashivratri — Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi night. Shiva-Parvati marriage + Shiva tandav. Mahashivratri 2026 on 15 February (Sunday). 4-prahar pujan in 12 Jyotirlingas.
✦ 4-Prahar Schedule
1st prahar 6-9 PM (milk), 2nd 9 PM-12 AM (curd), 3rd 12-3 AM (ghee), 4th 3-6 AM (honey).
Nishith Kaal main puja: 12-1:30 AM.
📚Sources & References
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- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
What can be eaten?▼
Full nirjala best. Else fruits, milk, sabudana. Avoid grains.
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