Shivaratri Dates 2027
There are 12 Masik Shivaratris in a regular year. The most significant among them is Maha Shivaratri, falling in the month of Phalguna, which is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar. Observing Masik Shivaratri is believed to bring Lord Shiva's blessings, remove sins, and grant liberation.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 05-Jan-2027 |
Begins: 05-Jan-2027 08:40 PM Tuesday
Ends: 06-Jan-2027 11:14 PM Wednesday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 26.8°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
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| 04-Feb-2027 |
Begins: 04-Feb-2027 04:31 PM Thursday
Ends: 05-Feb-2027 07:05 PM Friday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 27.1°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 06-Mar-2027 |
Begins: 06-Mar-2027 12:04 PM Saturday
Ends: 07-Mar-2027 01:46 PM Sunday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 27.2°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 05-Apr-2027 |
Begins: 05-Apr-2027 05:23 AM Monday
Ends: 06-Apr-2027 05:40 AM Tuesday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Aquarius 26.7°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 04-May-2027 |
Begins: 04-May-2027 07:31 PM Tuesday
Ends: 05-May-2027 06:17 PM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 25.6°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 03-Jun-2027 |
Begins: 03-Jun-2027 06:35 AM Thursday
Ends: 04-Jun-2027 04:05 AM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aries 24.0°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 02-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 02-Jul-2027 03:23 PM Friday
Ends: 03-Jul-2027 12:06 PM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 22.1°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 31-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 31-Jul-2027 10:58 PM Saturday
Ends: 01-Aug-2027 07:20 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Gemini 20.0°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 30-Aug-2027 |
Begins: 30-Aug-2027 06:13 AM Monday
Ends: 31-Aug-2027 02:41 AM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Cancer 18.2°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 28-Sep-2027 |
Begins: 28-Sep-2027 01:55 PM Tuesday
Ends: 29-Sep-2027 10:55 AM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Leo 16.7°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 27-Oct-2027 |
Begins: 27-Oct-2027 10:50 PM Wednesday
Ends: 28-Oct-2027 08:48 PM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Virgo 15.8°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 26-Nov-2027 |
Begins: 26-Nov-2027 09:48 AM Friday
Ends: 27-Nov-2027 09:07 AM Saturday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Libra 15.4°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 25-Dec-2027 |
Begins: 25-Dec-2027 11:32 PM Saturday
Ends: 27-Dec-2027 12:23 AM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 15.4°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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Masik Shivaratri – Significance, Fasting Rules & Rituals
What is Masik Shivaratri?
Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, falling on the 14th tithi (Chaturdashi) of the Krishna Paksha every month. It occurs 12 times a year and is considered a sacred night for Shiva worship, meditation, and fasting.
What is the difference between Masik Shivaratri and Maha Shivaratri?
Masik Shivaratri occurs every month on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi. Maha Shivaratri is the specific Masik Shivaratri that falls in the month of Phalguna (February–March) and is considered the most significant — it is one of the grandest festivals in the Hindu calendar.
How is Masik Shivaratri observed?
Devotees observe a fast throughout the day and perform Shiva abhishek — ritual bathing of the Shivaling with milk, water, honey, curd, and ghee. Bilva leaves, white flowers, and sandalwood paste are offered. The night is spent in prayer, chanting, and reading of Shiva scriptures.
What mantras are chanted on Masik Shivaratri?
The most commonly chanted mantras are the Panchakshara Mantra (Om Namah Shivaya), the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, and the Shiva Tandava Stotram. Reciting the Shiva Sahasranama (1008 names of Lord Shiva) is also considered highly meritorious.
What are the benefits of observing Masik Shivaratri?
Observing Masik Shivaratri with devotion is believed to cleanse sins, remove negative karma, bestow good health, prosperity, and marital harmony, and ultimately lead the devotee toward liberation (moksha).