Maha Shivratri 2026 in Delhi NCR
महा शिवरात्रि · दिल्ली एनसीआर
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Maha Shivratri 2026 in Delhi NCR (दिल्ली एनसीआर) falls on Sunday, 15 February 2026. Planetary ruler: Saturn (Shani) and Lord Shiva. Auspicious muhurat: Nishita Kaal: 11:30 PM Feb 15 to 12:30 AM Feb 16 IST. Four prahar puja through the night.. The Great Night of Shiva. Most powerful night for Shiva worship, meditation, and spiritual awakening. Visit famous Delhi NCR temples like Akshardham Temple and Kalkaji Mandir for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Delhi NCR-specific timings.
Significance of Maha Shivratri
The night when Shiva performs the Tandava. Fasting and Jaagran on this night brings moksha-level spiritual benefits.
🛕 Where to celebrate Maha Shivratri in Delhi NCR
These temples in Delhi NCR are especially powerful during Maha Shivratri:
- ●Akshardham Temple
- ●Kalkaji Mandir
- ●Chhatarpur Mandir
- ●ISKCON Temple Dwarka
✓ Do's
- ●Observe full-day fast
- ●Perform Rudrabhishek with milk, water, bel patra
- ●Chant 'Om Namah Shivaya' 108 times
- ●Stay awake and meditate during the night
✗ Don'ts
- ●Avoid non-vegetarian food
- ●Do not sleep during the night
- ●Avoid intoxicants and harsh speech
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When is Maha Shivratri 2026 in Delhi NCR?
Maha Shivratri 2026 is celebrated in Delhi NCR on Sunday, 15 February 2026.
What is the Maha Shivratri muhurat in Delhi NCR?
The Maha Shivratri muhurat in Delhi NCR is Nishita Kaal: 11:30 PM Feb 15 to 12:30 AM Feb 16 IST. Four prahar puja through the night..
Which temples to visit on Maha Shivratri in Delhi NCR?
Famous temples in Delhi NCR: Akshardham Temple, Kalkaji Mandir, Chhatarpur Mandir, ISKCON Temple Dwarka.
Who is the planetary ruler of Maha Shivratri?
The planetary ruler of Maha Shivratri is Saturn (Shani) and Lord Shiva.