What is Maha Shivaratri Puja?
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.
The story of Maha Shivaratri Puja
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
Benefits and best time for Maha Shivaratri Puja
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
Maha Shivaratri Puja vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- 2Rudrabhishekam with milk, curd, honey, ghee and water
- 3Bilva archana with Shiva ashtottaram
- 4Four prahar poojas (when booked for the night)
- 5Harathi and prasadam
Maha Shivaratri Puja samagri list
- Shivalingam
- Milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar
- Bilva leaves — 108
- Dhatura, white flowers and vibhuti
- Fruits and sweets
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Stuti Mandir samagri kit to your order.
Maha Shivaratri Puja across India’s traditions
Telugu tradition
Telugu families keep upavasam and jagarana, and many visit Srisailam, Vemulawada or Keesaragutta.
Tamil tradition
Tamil families do four-kaala pooja at home and in temples through the night.
Hindi tradition
North Indian families offer jal and bel patra and do Rudrabhishek, with kanwar yatris bringing Ganga jal.
Marathi tradition
Maharashtrian families fast and visit the jyotirlingas of Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar and Grishneshwar.
Book Maha Shivaratri Puja in your city
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nellore
- Kurnool
- Kadapa
- Anantapur
- Rajahmundry
- Kakinada
- Eluru
- Ongole
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Chittoor
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Maharashtra
Delhi NCR
Uttar Pradesh (Delhi NCR)
Haryana (Delhi NCR)
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)
Bihar
Gujarat
West Bengal
Odisha
Chhattisgarh
Uttarakhand
Punjab
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Assam
Why book Maha Shivaratri Puja with Stuti Mandir
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Stuti Mandir before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks your language and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Maha Shivaratri Puja
- 1
Choose Maha Shivaratri Puja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
- 2
Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
- 3
Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
- 4
On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Shivaratri Puja cost?
On Stuti Mandir, Maha Shivaratri Puja starts from ₹3,500 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Maha Shivaratri Puja take?
About 2 hours (one prahar) or all four prahars at night, performed by 1 pandit.
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.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Maha Shivaratri Puja?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Maha Shivaratri Puja?
Maha Shivaratri Puja can be booked in 85 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.