Chaitra Shivaratri 2026: When is Chaitra Shivaratri in March? Worship during this auspicious time for marital happiness and fulfillment of your wishes
Chaitra Shivaratri 2026: March 17 is the first monthly Shivaratri of the month of Chaitra. This festival is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of every month. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped on this occasion. This fast is observed for marital happiness and the fulfillment of wishes, in which Lord Shiva is anointed with Ganga water, milk, Belpatra, Datura and Bhang.
Chanting Om Namah Shivaya and reciting the Shiva Chalisa during the puja is especially fruitful. Let's learn about the date and auspicious time for the monthly Shivaratri of the month of Chaitra:
When is Chaitra Masik Shivaratri 2026?
Date: March 17, 2026
Chaturdashi Tithi starts: March 17, 2026 at 9:23 am
Chaturdashi Tithi ends: March 18, 2026 at 8:25 am
Worship Method and Rules
Wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and take a vow to fast.
Perform abhishekam on the Shivalinga with water, milk, yogurt (dahi), honey, ghee, and sugar candy (panchamrit).
Offer Bel leaves, Dhatura, cannabis (bhang), white sandalwood, and white flowers.
Offer Suhaag items and red flowers to Goddess Parvati.
Chant the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya" 108 times and recite the Shiva Tandava Stotram.
On this day, you can have one meal (fruits) or observe a fast without water.
Significance of Chaitra Masik Shivratri
Chaitra Masik Shivratri falls on the Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of every month and is an occasion for special worship of Lord Shiva. Worshiping Shiva on this day helps to eradicate sins and bring mental peace.
Performing puja and fasting brings success and prosperity in career, business, and family life. Additionally, this day is considered auspicious for health and spiritual progress. This occasion is special for Shiva devotees, as devotion and meditation on this day bring positive energy into life and fulfill wishes.
Try these remedies on the day of monthly Shivratri
For progress and government work: Write "Om Namah Shivaya" on the Bel leaves with sandalwood paste, make a garland of Bel leaves, and then offer it to the Shivalinga.
For the fulfillment of wishes: Write your wish on a piece of paper, tie it in a red cloth, and place it near the Shivalinga or flow it in flowing water.
To control anger: Go to a Shiva temple and offer Lord Shiva rotis made from barley flour or simply barley grains.
For wealth and prosperity: After bathing in the morning, go to the Shiva temple, offer water to the Shivalinga, and perform Rudrabhishek.
Special recitation: Reciting the Shiva Tandava Stotram on the day of monthly Shivratri brings special results.