Maha Shivaratri 2031: date and timings
Maha Shivaratri is on Thursday, 20 February, 2031. Krishna Chaturdashi runs from 2:45 am, 20 Feb to 11:55 pm, 20 Feb.
Maha Shivaratri 2031 muhurat by city
Krishna Chaturdashi runs from 2:45 am, 20 Feb to 11:55 pm, 20 Feb (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 20 Feb | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:19 pm |
| Delhi | 20 Feb | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:14 pm |
| Mumbai | 20 Feb | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:40 pm |
| Chennai | 20 Feb | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:15 pm |
| Bengaluru | 20 Feb | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:26 pm |
| Kolkata | 20 Feb | 11:25 pm to 11:55 pm (night of 20 Feb) | 5:35 pm |
| Vijayawada | 20 Feb | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:11 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 20 Feb | 11:45 pm to 11:55 pm (night of 20 Feb) | 6:00 pm |
| Pune | 20 Feb | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:37 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 20 Feb | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:38 pm |
| Jaipur | 20 Feb | Confirm the local muhurat | 6:21 pm |
| Lucknow | 20 Feb | 11:54 pm to 11:55 pm (night of 20 Feb) | 6:01 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times agree with the major panchangams to within about a minute; for a vrata or homam, confirm the family custom with your purohit.
Maha Shivaratri 2031 Choghadiya in Bengaluru
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Maha Shivaratri from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40 am to 8:08 am | Shubh | Good |
| 8:08 am to 9:36 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:36 am to 11:05 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:05 am to 12:33 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:33 pm to 2:01 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:01 pm to 3:30 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:30 pm to 4:58 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:58 pm to 6:26 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 6:26 pm to 7:58 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:58 pm to 9:29 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:29 pm to 11:01 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:01 pm to 12:33 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:33 am to 2:04 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 2:04 am to 3:36 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:36 am to 5:08 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 5:08 am to 6:39 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
What to do
- Fast through the day
- Offer water, milk and bilva leaves to the Shiva Linga
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya and keep vigil (jagaran)
About Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri is the great night of Lord Shiva, on Krishna Chaturdashi of the month Magha in the amanta calendar (Phalguna in the purnimanta calendar). Devotees fast, offer bilva leaves and abhishekam to the Shiva Linga, and stay awake through the night in prayer.
How the timing is decided
The main worship is at midnight (nishita kaal) while Chaturdashi prevails. Many temples hold four prahara pujas through the night.
Also on Thursday, 20 February in Bengaluru
- Rahu Kalam2:01 pm to 3:30 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:40 am and 6:26 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:13 am, moonset 5:14 pm
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Chaturdashi
- NakshatraShravana
Questions people ask
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2031?
Maha Shivaratri is on Thursday, 20 February, 2031.
Why is Maha Shivaratri celebrated?
Maha Shivaratri is the great night of Lord Shiva, on Krishna Chaturdashi of the month Magha in the amanta calendar (Phalguna in the purnimanta calendar). Devotees fast, offer bilva leaves and abhishekam to the Shiva Linga, and stay awake through the night in prayer..