Maha Shivaratri 2027 – Date
Maha Shivaratri in 2027 falls on Saturday 6 March 2027 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Maha Shivaratri, Magha Bahula Chaturdashi (amanta), is the night of Siva: the fast is kept all day, the lingodbhava puja is performed at midnight (nishita) and devotees keep vigil (jagaranam) through four yamas of abhishekam. Srisailam, Srikalahasti, Draksharamam and the Kotappakonda tirunallu see the largest crowds in the Telugu states. Because the puja is at midnight, the date is the day whose midnight the chaturdashi covers, not the day it is at sunrise.
Tithi timing
Bahula Chaturdasi begins 6 March 2027 at 12:04 PM IST and ends 7 March 2027 at 1:46 PM IST.
How the date is decided
Magha bahula chaturdashi at nishita (validated 2026-02-15); larger coverage wins.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Friday 5 March 2027 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Friday 5 March 2027 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| New York | New York, USA | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| London | United Kingdom | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Sydney | Australia | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Saturday 6 March 2027 |
Different date in: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2027?
Maha Shivaratri 2027 is on Saturday 6 March 2027 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Los Angeles it is on Friday 5 March 2027.
Which tithi is Maha Shivaratri?
Bahula Chaturdasi of Magha masa (amanta).
How is the date of Maha Shivaratri decided?
Magha bahula chaturdashi at nishita (validated 2026-02-15); larger coverage wins.
What day of the week is Maha Shivaratri 2027?
Saturday.
Related
- Magha Pournami – Saturday 20 February 2027
- Phalguna Masam begins – Tuesday 9 March 2027
- Holi – Monday 22 March 2027
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