Maha Shivaratri 2026: Nishita Kaal in Ajmer

Sunday, 15-02-2026 (national date, calculated for Ujjain)

Timings in Ajmer

First prahar

06:23:51 PM – 09:34:35 PM

Second prahar

09:34:35 PM – 16-02-2026 12:45:19 AM

Third prahar

12:45:19 AM – 03:56:02 AM

Fourth prahar

03:56:02 AM – 07:06:46 AM

Sunrise

07:07:32 AM

Sunset

06:23:51 PM

Krishna Chaturdashi begins

15-02-2026 05:05:21 PM

Krishna Chaturdashi ends

16-02-2026 05:34:35 PM

Rahu Kaal (avoid)

04:59:19 PM – 06:23:51 PM

About Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri falls on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (Magha in the amanta calendar). Devotees fast, stay awake through the night and worship Shiva in all four prahars of the night. The main puja is held at Nishita, around midnight.

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