About Maha Shivaratri Pooja
What is Maha Shivaratri Pooja?
Maha Shivaratri Puja is the night-long worship of Lord Shiva on Magha (Phalguna) Krishna Chaturdashi, with Rudrabhishekam, bilva archana and the four prahar poojas, while the family keeps the fast and jagaran.
Shivaratri is the night Shiva manifested as the infinite linga of light and the night of his marriage to Parvati. Abhishekam with milk, curd, honey, ghee and water in each of the four prahars of the night is the traditional worship.
Benefits
- Blessings of Lord Shiva
- Removal of sins and peace of mind
- Spiritual merit of the fast and jagaran
When to perform
- Maha Shivaratri night (Magha Krishna Chaturdashi, amanta)
- Nishita kaal (midnight) is the most important time
How Maha Shivaratri Pooja is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Rudrabhishekam with milk, curd, honey, ghee and water
- Bilva archana with Shiva ashtottaram
- Four prahar poojas (when booked for the night)
- Harathi and prasadam
Maha Shivaratri Pooja samagri list
- Shivalingam
- Milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar
- Bilva leaves — 108
- Dhatura, white flowers and vibhuti
- Fruits and sweets
Do’s and don’ts
✅ Do
- Book early — Shivaratri night slots fill fast
❌ Avoid
Maha Shivaratri Puja near you
Read the full guide to Maha Shivaratri Puja — meaning, vidhi, samagri, best time and cost — or see local details for your city.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Shivaratri Pooja cost?
Maha Shivaratri Pooja with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹3,500 as pandit dakshina, for about 2 hours (one prahar) or all four prahars at night. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can the pandit stay for all four prahars?
Yes. Mention it when booking; the price covers one prahar and the pandit confirms the cost for the full night.
What is the nishita kaal this Shivaratri?
The midnight muhurtham for your city is shown on the Stuti Mandir Panchang.