Maha Shivratri 2028 in Chennai
Trikaal Sandesh — Direct Answer
Maha Shivratri in 2026 will be observed on Friday, February 27, coinciding with the Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi Tithi. This auspicious day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, where devotees perform Puja, observe fasts, and offer prayers. It signifies the overcoming of darkness and ignorance, leading to spiritual awakening and devotion.
🕐 Maha Shivratri 2028 Timings for Chennai
| Tithi | Trayodashi (Krishna Paksha) — 10:44 upto |
| Nakshatra | Shravana, Pada 2 — 01:58 (24 Feb) upto |
| Yoga · Karana | Variyana · Vanija |
| Puja Muhurat | 23:56-00:46(Nishita) |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:58-12:44 |
| Rahu Kaal | 12:21-13:49 |
| Yamaganda · Gulika | 07:58-09:26 · 10:53-12:21 |
| Sunrise · Sunset | 06:31 · 18:12 |
Computed for Chennai (13.0827, 80.2707) with Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsha. All five angas read at local sunrise.
📜 How this date was determined
Chaturdashi pervades nishita kaal on one day only (100% of the window). Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi pervading nishita. Dharma Sindhu prefers the later day when two nights qualify, since the nishita puja is the principal rite. Amanta (South and West India): The same day. Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi in purnimanta reckoning is Magha Krishna Chaturdashi in amanta.
Computed by Trikaal Vaani from Swiss Ephemeris and the classical nirnaya rules — Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, and the Report of the Calendar Reform Committee. Not copied from another calendar.
🕐 Maha Shivratri 2028 timings across India
| City | Sunrise | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 06:31 | 11:58-12:44 | 12:21-13:49 |
| Delhi NCR | 06:56 | 12:11-12:56 | 12:34-13:58 |
| Mumbai | 07:06 | 12:28-13:15 | 12:52-14:18 |
| Noida | 06:56 | 12:11-12:56 | 12:34-13:58 |
| Gurgaon | 06:57 | 12:12-12:57 | 12:35-13:59 |
| Bangalore | 06:42 | 12:09-12:55 | 12:32-14:00 |
| Hyderabad | 06:42 | 12:05-12:52 | 12:29-13:55 |
| Pune | 07:01 | 12:24-13:10 | 12:47-14:14 |
| Kolkata | 06:06 | 11:26-12:12 | 11:49-13:15 |
| Ahmedabad | 07:10 | 12:30-13:15 | 12:53-14:18 |
✓ Do's
- Observe a strict fast.
- Chant 'Om Namah Shivaya'.
- Meditate on Lord Shiva.
- Visit a Shiva temple.
- Stay awake all night.
✗ Don'ts
- Do not consume non-vegetarian food.
- Avoid anger and negative thoughts.
- Do not break the fast prematurely.
- Refrain from gossip.
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