Astrologger2025 Masik Shivratri Dates
Masik Shivratri is the monthly night of Shiva, falling on the 14th tithi (Chaturdashi) of the waning fortnight, worshipped during nishita kaal at midnight. The Masik Shivratri in Phalguna is the great Maha Shivratri. Dates below are computed for New Delhi.
| Date | Day | Name | Paksha / Month | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends | Nishita puja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | Tue | Masik Shivratri (Magha) | Krishna · Pausha | 8:35 PM, 27 Jan | 7:36 PM, 28 Jan | Midnight |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Thu | Maha Shivratri | Krishna · Magha | 11:09 AM, 26 Feb | 8:55 AM, 27 Feb | Midnight |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Fri | Masik Shivratri (Chaitra) | Krishna · Phalguna | 11:04 PM, 27 Mar | 7:55 PM, 28 Mar | Midnight |
| 26 Apr 2025 | Sat | Masik Shivratri (Vaishakha) | Krishna · Chaitra | 11:45 AM, 25 Apr | 8:28 AM, 26 Apr | Midnight |
| 26 May 2025 | Mon | Masik Shivratri (Jyeshtha) | Krishna · Vaishakha | 3:51 PM, 25 May | 12:12 PM, 26 May | Midnight |
| 24 Jun 2025 | Tue | Masik Shivratri (Ashadha) | Krishna · Jyeshtha | 10:10 PM, 23 Jun | 7:00 PM, 24 Jun | Midnight |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Wed | Masik Shivratri (Shravana) | Krishna · Ashadha | 10:10 PM, 23 Jun | 2:29 AM, 24 Jul | Midnight |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Fri | Masik Shivratri (Bhadrapada) | Krishna · Shravana | 12:45 PM, 21 Aug | 11:56 AM, 22 Aug | Midnight |
| 20 Sept 2025 | Sat | Masik Shivratri (Ashwina) | Krishna · Bhadrapada | 11:37 PM, 19 Sep | 12:17 AM, 21 Sep | Midnight |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Mon | Masik Shivratri (Kartika) | Krishna · Ashwina | 1:52 PM, 19 Oct | 3:45 PM, 20 Oct | Midnight |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Wed | Masik Shivratri (Margashirsha) | Krishna · Kartika | 7:12 AM, 18 Nov | 9:44 AM, 19 Nov | Midnight |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Thu | Masik Shivratri (Pausha) | Krishna · Margashirsha | 2:33 AM, 18 Dec | 4:59 AM, 19 Dec | Midnight |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa — not copied.
Frequently asked questions
How many Masik Shivratri are in 2025?+
There are 12 Masik Shivratri in 2025 for the Delhi region — one each lunar month, of which Phalguna’s is Maha Shivratri.
When is the puja done?+
Shiva is worshipped during nishita kaal — roughly midnight — on Krishna Chaturdashi. The vrat is kept through the day and night.
How is it different from Maha Shivratri?+
Maha Shivratri is the Masik Shivratri of the month of Phalguna and is the grandest of the year; the others are the monthly observances.
How is Masik Shivratri observed?+
Devotees fast through the day, keep a night vigil (jagran), and worship Shiva during nishita kaal at midnight — offering water, milk, bilva leaves and a lamp to the lingam, and chanting Om Namah Shivaya. Practice varies by devotion.
What is the difference between Masik Shivratri and Pradosh Vrat?+
Both honour Shiva but fall on different tithis — Pradosh on Trayodashi (13th) at dusk, Masik Shivratri on Chaturdashi (14th) of the waning fortnight at midnight nishita kaal. They occur close together each month.
What can you eat on Masik Shivratri?+
Many keep a nirjala or fruit fast until the puja; permitted foods are fruit, milk, sabudana and rock salt, avoiding grains. The strictness is a personal choice.
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