Magh Masik Shivratri 2026: Monthly Shivratri fast holds great importance for Shiva devotees. ‘Monthly Shivratri’ on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of every month. A fast is observed. This time the first monthly Shivratri of the year 2026 is on 16 January 2026. There is also a coincidence of Pradosh fast on this day. Due to which its importance has increased even more.

According to folk belief, on this day Shiva devotees worship Lord Bholenath with true heart and observe fast. According to beliefs, by fasting on monthly Shivratri, all the obstacles of the devotees are removed and the blessings of Bholenath remain on you. In such a situation, let us know the exact date of Magh monthly Shivratri and Pradosh fast and other things to it-

What is the auspicious time of Magh monthly Shivratri 2026?

• The Muhurta of Monthly Shivratri and Pradosh Vrat will start on 16 January 2026 at 10:21 PM and will end the next day on 18 January 2026 at 12:03 AM.


• Timing of Shiva worship – 17th January late night 12.04 – late night 12.58

What are the puja materials for monthly Shivaratri?

monthly shivratri But before starting the puja, offer Rauli-Mauli, milk, curd, ghee, belpatra, datura, sesame, halwa, kheer along with milk, water and Ganga water.

How to observe monthly Shivratri fast

The monthly Shivaratri fast holds special significance for Shiva devotees. One day before Shivratri, i.e. on Trayodashi Tithi, devotees should consume food only once. On the day of Shivratri, after performing daily rituals in the morning, devotees should take a pledge to fast for the whole day. On the day of Shivratri, devotees should worship or go to the temple only after taking bath in the evening.

lord shiva The puja should be done at night and the next day after bathing, one should break the fast. Devotees should wear white colored clothes during the worship of Lord Shiva. Also, if you are married then worship with your wife or husband.