Shiva Navratri at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh attracts thousands of the Shiva devotees. The unique nine-day rituals begin nine days before Shivratri. Shiva Navratri 2026 is from February 7 to February 15. Shivratri 2026 is on February 15. The festival concludes with Bhasma Aarti at 12:01 AM on February 16.
Highlights of the Shiva Navratri
- Shiva will appear in nine different forms during the nine days
- Special abhishek and chanting of mantra - ekadasha rudra mantra by 11 priests
- Special puja
- After abhishek and puja, the Shivling will be adorned with special shringar.
- Mahakal Temple in Ujjain is the only temple where the nine-day Navratri is observed before Maha Shivratri.
Shringar that can be seen during the nine days are
- Mahadev - Day 1
- Sheshnaag Shringar - Day 2
- Ghatatop - Day 3
- Chabhina - Day 4
- Holkar Mukut - Day 5
- Manamahesh - Day 6
- Uma Mahesh - Day 7
- Shiv Tandav - Day 8
- Bhasma Aarti Shringar - Day 9