News / Maha Shivratri 2019: Puja Tithi, Timings and Vidhi

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Maha Shivratri holds great significance for Hindus across globe. Day marks Lord Shiva's martial union with Goddess Parvati. Maha Shivaratri falls on Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha in month of Magha. Maha Shivaratri is the Masik Shivaratri in month of Phalguna. Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 04:28 PM on Monday, 4th & ends at 07:07 PM on March 5th. Puja time is between 12:08 AM -12:57 AM.Maha Shivaratri 2019 Tithi:

According to Drikpanchang.com, the Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 04:28 PM on Monday, 4th and ends at 07:07 PM on March 5th.

Maha Shivaratri 2019 Puja Timings:

The best time to do Puja on Mahashivaratri is known as the Nishikant Kaal Puja. This is that time when the Lord Shiva is believed to have appeared on earth in the form of a Shiva Linga. 

This year, the Nishita Kaal Puja time is between 12:08 AM to 12:57AM (of March 5). 

Maha Shivaratri 2019 Prahar timings:

First Prahar Puja Time = 06:19 PM to 09:26 PM (March 4)

Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time = 9:26 PM (March 4) to 12:33 AM. (March 5)

Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time = 12.33 AM to 3.39 AM. (March 5)

Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time = 3.39 AM to 06.46 AM. (March 5)

Maha Shivaratri 2019 Parana Timing is as follows:

06:46 am to 05:26 pm on March 5