Overview

• Mahashivratri 2025 will be observed on February 26, with midnight worship scheduled from 12:09 AM to 12:59 AM on February 27.
• The festival honors Lord Shiva, symbolizing the cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction, and is celebrated with devotion across India.
• Devotees observe a rigorous fast, avoiding grains and legumes, and offer prayers to Lord Shiva with items like milk, honey, and bel leaves.
• Schools and banks will remain closed on February 26 in several states, though online banking and ATM services will be operational.
• The festival's spiritual significance includes staying awake all night to benefit from the unique energy associated with this time.