Check the monthly Shivratri candidates
The supported calendar identifies Masik Shivratri candidates using its declared local-solar-midnight anchor. Select the city and year to view the returned civil dates with the associated local anchor timestamps.
Do not confuse an anchor with Nishita Kaal
The native response does not claim a full Nishita puja interval. This report therefore shows the anchor supplied by the engine and keeps the method explicit. It does not manufacture a duration or claim that all traditions choose identical dates.
Keep monthly observances distinct from Maha Shivratri
Masik Shivratri is the monthly view supported here. Maha Shivratri is a separately named annual observance in the festival catalogue. Signed-in generation saves the city, year and monthly candidate list as a dated cloud record.
Existing year calendars
- Masik Shivaratri 2026: All 12 Dates, Month by Month
- Masik Shivaratri 2027: All 13 Dates and Nishita Timings (IST)
How to use this calculator
- Select the calculation date and city, or choose the month or date range shown in the form.
- Complete the visible activity settings. If this tool requires a birth profile, select the correct person; calculation city and birthplace are separate.
- Generate the report. Signed-in reports save with their settings; unavailable or excluded windows remain clearly labelled.
Frequently asked questions
Does this page calculate a complete Nishita puja window?
No. It presents the supported solar-midnight anchor candidates, not a complete Nishita start-and-end interval.
Is Masik Shivratri the same calendar entry as Maha Shivratri?
No. This view selects the monthly Masik Shivratri entries. The annual festival is separately named.
Why can the timestamp cross civil midnight?
The calculation follows its local solar-midnight anchor. Read the full local date and time shown in the result.
