Shivaratri puja is held during the night of February 15, 2026 and early hours of Feb 16. Some people opt for the Nishita Kala to perform
pujas and rituals. All pujas and rituals are completed before Amavasya (No
moon) starts. Detail Shivratri puja 2026 time is given below:
Nishita kaal puja time is from 12:08 AM on February 16 to 1:00 AM on February 16 (most important pujat time) This is during midnight.
Puja is to be performed four times on the day.
Some people perform four pujas on Chaturdashi tithi and the time are as follows:
Nishita kaal puja time is from 12:08 AM on February 16 to 1:00 AM on February 16 (most important pujat time) This is during midnight.
Puja is to be performed four times on the day.
- Morning
- Noon
- Pradosh period (1.5 hours before sunset)
- Nishita kaal puja
Chaturdashi tithi time is from 5:05 PM on Feb 15 to 5:34 PM on Feb 16.
Some people perform four pujas on Chaturdashi tithi and the time are as follows:
First Prahar Puja – 6:21 PM to 9:25 PM on Feb 15
Second Prahar Puja - 9:26 PM on Feb 26 to 12:35 AM on Feb 16
Third Prahar Puja - 12:36 AM to 03:40 AM on Feb 16
Fourth Prahar Puja - 3:41 AM to 6:49 AM on Feb 16
It must be note that the whole day of Shivratri is dedicated
to Lord Shiva. People visit Shiva Temples from the early morning hours of
Shivratri. Most important pujas and rituals are held at night.