Krishna Chaturdashi · Lord Shiva
Masik Shivratri
as of 25 August 2026
Masik Shivratri is the monthly Shivratri, observed on the Chaturdashi (fourteenth lunar day) of the Krishna paksha and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The worship is performed during Nishita Kaal, the sacred midnight window. The Masik Shivratri of Phalguna Krishna paksha is the great Maha Shivratri.
Upcoming Masik Shivratri Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Masik Shivratri?
The upcoming Masik Shivratri dates are listed above. It falls once each lunar month on the Krishna paksha Chaturdashi, worshipped during the midnight Nishita Kaal.
What is Masik Shivratri?
It is the monthly Shivratri — a night vrat to Lord Shiva kept on Krishna Chaturdashi every month. Devotees fast, keep vigil and worship the Shiva Linga through the four praharas of the night.
How is Masik Shivratri different from Maha Shivratri?
Masik Shivratri occurs every month; Maha Shivratri is the grandest of them, the Masik Shivratri that falls in Phalguna Krishna paksha (February–March).
How are Masik Shivratri dates calculated?
The observance day is when the Krishna paksha Chaturdashi prevails at Nishita Kaal (solar midnight). This is computed with the Swiss Ephemeris for the reference location.