Masik Shivaratri 2026: The monthly Shivaratri observance will be observed on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, during Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi. Devotees observe a fast and worship Lord Shiva during the night, with Nishita Kaal considered an important period for prayers.According to the Ujjain Panchang timings provided, Chaturdashi Tithi will begin at 12:31 PM on September 9 and end at 10:33 AM on September 10. The Nishita Kaal Puja will be performed from 12:00 AM to 12:47 AM on September 10.

Masik Shivaratri 2026 Date

Masik Shivaratri is observed every month on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha. Devotees traditionally observe fasting, offer prayers to Lord Shiva and remain awake during the night.In September 2026, the Chaturdashi Tithi begins on September 9 and continues until the morning of September 10. The main night-long worship will therefore take place on the intervening night of September 9 and 10.

Masik Shivaratri Puja Timings

For Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, the key timings are:

• Date: September 9, 2026, Wednesday
• Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 12:31 PM, September 9
• Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 10:33 AM, September 10
• Nishita Kaal Puja: 12:00 AM to 12:47 AM, September 10
• First Prahar: 6:33 PM to 9:28 PM, September 9
• Second Prahar: 9:28 PM to 12:24 AM, September 10
• Third Prahar: 12:24 AM to 3:20 AM, September 10
• Fourth Prahar: 3:20 AM to 6:15 AM, September 10
• Shivaratri Parana: 6:15 AM to 10:33 AM, September 10
• Sunrise: 6:15 AM
• Sunset: 6:33 PM

Four Prahar Puja on Shivaratri

The night worship during Shivaratri is traditionally divided into four Prahar periods. Devotees can perform Shiva Puja during these four stages of the night according to their family and religious traditions.The Nishita Kaal, from 12:00 AM to 12:47 AM, falls within the third Prahar and is considered an especially significant period for Shiva worship.Traditional offerings to Lord Shiva may include water, milk, bilva leaves, flowers and other puja items. Devotees may also chant Shiva mantras and observe a night vigil.

Masik Shivaratri Vrat and Fasting

Devotees observing Masik Shivaratri generally keep a fast and spend the day in prayer before continuing their worship through the night.Fasting practices can vary. Some devotees observe a complete fast, while others follow a permitted fasting diet according to their family tradition and personal circumstances.The fast is concluded on the following day during the prescribed Shivaratri Parana period. For Ujjain, the provided Parana timing is 6:15 AM to 10:33 AM on September 10.

Why Masik Shivaratri Is Observed

Masik Shivaratri is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is observed every lunar month. Devotees consider the vrat an opportunity for prayer, meditation and devotion.Night-long worship is an important part of the observance, with devotees visiting temples, performing Abhishekam and reciting Shiva mantras according to their traditions.