Maha Shivratri 2027: when and what time
Maha Shivratri is kept on the night of Krishna Chaturdashi; in 2027 that is Saturday 6 March, in both Kolkata and Dhaka. The night vigil, the fast and the four prahar pujas: all the times are below.
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Chaturdashi, Nishita kaal and the four prahars
Kolkata times are IST, Dhaka times BST. Times past midnight still belong to the night of 6 March; parana, breaking the fast, is on 7 March.
| Day | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6β7 Mar | Chaturdashi tithi | 6 Mar 12:03 pm to 7 Mar 1:46 pm (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Kolkata)) |
| Sat 6 Mar night | Nishita kaal | 11:23 pm to 12:12 am (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Kolkata)) |
| Sat 6 Mar evening | First prahar puja | 5:42 pm to 8:45 pm (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Kolkata)) |
| Sat 6 Mar night | Second prahar puja | 8:45 pm to 11:48 pm (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Kolkata)) |
| Sat 6 Mar night | Third prahar puja | 11:48 pm to 2:50 am (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Kolkata)) |
| Sun 7 Mar, small hours | Fourth prahar puja | 2:50 am to 5:53 am (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Kolkata)) |
| Sun 7 Mar | Parana (breaking the fast) | 5:53 am to 1:46 pm (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Kolkata)) |
| Day | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6β7 Mar | Chaturdashi tithi | 6 Mar 12:33 pm to 7 Mar 2:16 pm (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Dhaka)) |
| Sat 6 Mar night | Nishita kaal | 11:45 pm to 12:34 am (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Dhaka)) |
| Sat 6 Mar evening | First prahar puja | 6:03 pm to 9:06 pm (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Dhaka)) |
| Sat 6 Mar night | Second prahar puja | 9:06 pm to 12:09 am (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Dhaka)) |
| Sat 6 Mar night | Third prahar puja | 12:09 am to 3:12 am (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Dhaka)) |
| Sun 7 Mar, small hours | Fourth prahar puja | 3:12 am to 6:15 am (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Dhaka)) |
| Sun 7 Mar | Parana (breaking the fast) | 6:15 am to 2:16 pm (Source: Drik Panchang, Maha Shivaratri 2027 (Dhaka)) |
How the night is kept
Unlike most festivals, Shivratri is kept at night, with an all-night vigil (jagaran). Temples divide the night into four prahars with a puja in each; the lingam is bathed with milk, water and honey and offered bel leaves, and devotees fast until they have worshipped. (Source: Wikipedia, Maha Shivaratri)
- If you're fasting, rest and keep hydrated in the day; a nap before the vigil helps.
- Big temples get long queues late at night; with elders, go in the first prahar.
Questions
- When is Maha Shivratri in 2027?
- Saturday 6 March 2027, in both Kolkata and Dhaka (Drik Panchang).
- What is the Nishita kaal time for Shivratri 2027?
- Kolkata 11:23 pm to 12:12 am; Dhaka 11:45 pm to 12:34 am.
- When do I break the Shivratri fast?
- Parana is on 7 March: Kolkata 5:53 am to 1:46 pm, Dhaka 6:15 am to 2:16 pm.
- What are the four prahar timings?
- Kolkata: from 5:42 pm, 8:45 pm, 11:48 pm and 2:50 am, ending 5:53 am. Dhaka times are in the table above.
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