Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Irvine

Friday, March 5, 2027· In 191 days

In short

Maha Shivaratri 2027 falls on Friday, March 5, 2027 in Irvine. It is Phalguna Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in the Hindu lunar calendar. Nishita Kaal is 11:37 PM – 12:27 AM. Sunrise is 6:15 AM and sunset 5:50 PM.

India: Mar 6, 2027

Also known as: Shivratri · Mahashivratri · Shivaratri

Irvine timings

Date
Friday, March 5, 2027
Friday
Lunar date
Phalguna Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
Nishita Kaal
11:37 PM – 12:27 AM
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
5:50 PM
Moonrise
4:50 AM
Moonset
3:34 PM
Today’s Panchang in Irvine

What is Maha Shivaratri?

Maha Shivaratri, the "great night of Shiva", falls on the fourteenth night of the waning moon in Magha. Unlike most festivals it is dated by what is happening at *midnight* rather than at sunrise, because the vigil, not the daylight, is the observance.

How it is observed

Devotees fast through the day and keep watch through the night, offering water, milk and bilva leaves to the Shiva linga in four watches. The Nishita Kaal window below is the most auspicious of them.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Irvine?

Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Irvine is on Friday, March 5, 2027. It falls on Phalguna Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi.

What is the Nishita Kaal for Maha Shivaratri in Irvine?

Nishita Kaal in Irvine on Mar 5, 2027 is 11:37 PM – 12:27 AM. This is the window in which the main observance is performed.

Is Maha Shivaratri 2027 on the same day in Irvine as in India?

No. Maha Shivaratri is on Mar 5, 2027 in Irvine but Mar 6, 2027 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.

What else is Maha Shivaratri called?

Maha Shivaratri is also known as Shivratri, Mahashivratri, Shivaratri. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.