About Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Shiva. The most powerful night of the year for Shiva worship, occurring on the 14th day of the Krishna Paksha of Phalguna month.
Fasting Guidance (Upvas Vidhi)
Fast Type
Full Day & Night
Intensity
🔴 Most Intense
Full day and night fast. Puja is performed in 4 prahar (night watches).
Primary Mantra / Stotram
Recite on this Tithi
Om Namah Shivaya — chanted 108, 1008, or 10008 times through the night
Offered with devotion to Lord Shiva