Saturday 18 February

Observances

• Mahashivratri

  00:09 Sun – 01:00 Sun

  The great night of Shiva in Phalguna: night-long vigil, abhisheka and japa in the four praharas.

  Read guide →Preview — awaiting expert review

• Shani Pradosh Vrat

  18:13 – 20:02

  The thirteenth lunar day at dusk, sacred to Shiva: light a lamp and chant in the twilight window.

  Read guide →Preview — awaiting expert review

What can I do today?

1. 1

   Mahashivratri

   Mahashivratri Night Sadhana

   Mahashivratri night sadhana

   Sadhak

   ×

   Sadhak

   Mahashivratri Night Sadhana

   Guided festival practices · Included in Sadhak.

   • ✦Everything in Premium
   • ✦Nishith Kaal sadhana and expert-reviewed programs
   • ✦1 Prashna question a day with priority answers

   Create free accountI have an account · Log inSee all plansMaybe later

   Payments are coming soon. For now, request access and our team will enable it.

   Preview — awaiting expert review
2. 2

   Today's Mantra

   Om Namah Shivaya

   Om Namah Shivaya

   Today is Mahashivratri. Om Namah Shivaya is traditionally chanted.

   ChantPreview — awaiting expert review
3. 3

   Today's Parihara

   Pradosh lamp for Shiva at dusk

   10 min

   Today is Mahashivratri. Pradosh lamp for Shiva at dusk is a simple way to keep it.

   OpenPreview — awaiting expert review