Maha Shivratri 2023 Date, Tithi, Time to Break Upvas/Fast, Puja Timing
Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Falgun. Observers of Maha Shivratri vrat resort to fasting on this day and take food next day. They can only consume fruits and milk during the fast.
Devotees take second bath in the evening before doing Shiva Puja or visiting temple. The puja should be done during night and devotees should break the fast next day after taking bath.
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Shivaratri puja can be performed once or four times during the night. The whole night duration is divided into four prahars. It is advised to practice meditation on this day and chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ as many times as possible during the whole day.
Maha Shivratri 2023 Date: February 18, Saturday.
| Nishita Kaal Puja Time | February 19, 12:15 AM – February 19, 1:05 AM |
| Ratri First Prahar Puja Time | February 18, 6:20 PM – February 18, 9:30 PM |
| Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time | February 18, 9:30 PM – February 19, 12:40 AM |
| Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time | February 19, 12:40 AM – February 19, 3:50 AM |
| Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time | February 19, 3:50 AM – February 19, 7:00 AM |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Begins | February 18, 2023 8:02 PM |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Ends | February 19, 2023 4:18 PM |
| Maha Shivaratri Fast Breaking Time | February 19, 7:00 AM – February 19, 4:18 PM |
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