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News India Live, Digital Desk: The biggest festival of worship of Mahadev, the God of Gods. Mahashivratri The year 2026 is bringing a very special coincidence. On this day, Shiva devotees perform Rudrabhishek, Jalabhishek and special worship to please their deity. According to astrology, offering not only water and Belpatra, but a special ‘miraculous leaf’ on Mahashivratri not only pleases Lord Shiva, but also helps in improving the horoscope of the person. Shani Dosh The effect also ends.
When is Mahashivratri 2026? (Maha Shivratri 2026 Date)
According to the Hindu calendar, Mahashivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month.
date: 15 February 2026, Sunday
Chaturdashi Tithi Start: 15th February 2026, 05:04 PM
Chaturdashi date ends: 16 February 2026, till 05:34 pm
Nishita Kaal Puja Time: Midnight of 15 February (11:59 PM to 12:48 AM, 16 February) is considered the most auspicious.
‘Shami leaves’ will provide relief from Shani dosh (Importance of Shami Leaves)
To Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri Shami leaves (Shami Patra) Offering has special significance. According to Shiva Purana, Shami tree is very dear to Lord Shiva.
Relief from Saturn’s Sadesati and Dhaiya: According to astrologers, Shami tree is related to Shani Dev. Lord Shiva is worshiped as the ‘Guru of Saturn’. By offering Shami Patra on Shivalinga on Mahashivratri, Shani Dev is pacified and the troubles of Sadesati or Dhaiya are reduced.
Freedom from debt and poverty: If any person is troubled by debt, he should offer Shami Patra on this day.
Blessing of victory: According to mythology, Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram worshiped the Shami tree to conquer Lanka.
How to take special measures? (How to Offer Shami Leaves)
On the day of Mahashivratri, wear clean clothes after bathing.
Take water in a copper pot and add a little Ganga water to it.
After offering water to Shivalinga, 7, 11 or 21 Shami cards Offer.
While offering Shami letter ‘Om Namah Shivay’ Or ‘Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah’ Chant the mantra.
Keep in mind that Shami leaves should not be broken or cut.
Other important rituals on Mahashivratri
Worship of four hours: The night of Mahashivratri is divided into four Prahars. By anointing Shivalinga with different things (milk, curd, ghee, honey) in every Prahar, one attains salvation.
Awakening and meditation: ‘Shiva element’ is most active on this night, hence staying awake the whole night and doing meditation and kirtan gives special spiritual benefits.
