Masik Shivratri (Monthly Shivratri)

Masik Shivratri is the monthly Shivratri — observed on the Krishna Chaturdashi of every lunar month. While shorter and less elaborate than Mahashivratri, its regular monthly practice creates continuous Shiva blessing. Traditional shaivas and those seeking specific outcomes observe all 12 Masik Shivratris in a year, culminating in Mahashivratri.

📅 Upcoming dates

Thursday, 8 October 2026
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Monday, 7 December 2026
Tuesday, 5 January 2027
Thursday, 4 February 2027
Saturday, 6 March 2027
Monday, 5 April 2027
Tuesday, 4 May 2027
Thursday, 3 June 2027
Friday, 2 July 2027
Saturday, 31 July 2027
Monday, 30 August 2027

Dates are worked out from the panchang for New Delhi (IST). A tithi ends at a different hour elsewhere, so in some years the day differs by one.

🔔 Puja Vidhi

Fast from sunrise; light one satvik meal in the afternoon
Evening abhishekam of Shivling with panchamrit
Offer bilva leaves and Om Namah Shivaya chanting
Read Shiva Chalisa; recite Lingashtakam
Break fast next morning

📜 Rules

Simpler than Mahashivratri — one Prahar puja is sufficient
Full jagran optional (but recommended for advanced practitioners)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Masik differ from Mahashivratri?

Mahashivratri = one specific night per year (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi) with 4-Prahar puja and jagran. Masik = every Krishna Chaturdashi with a simpler single-Prahar puja.