Masik Shivratri (Ashwin)
9 October 2026
About this festival
Monthly Shivratri in the Ashwin month, observed just before the Navratri season begins. Fasting and Shiva worship on this Krishna Chaturdashi.
✨ Key Significance
- Pre-Navratri Shiva worship
- fasting
- Abhishek
- Bilva leaves
- night vigil
🙏 How to Observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Pre-Navratri Shiva worship.
- Include: fasting.
- Include: Abhishek.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
October Guidance
Navratri sadhana and victory of dharma.
- Devi worship and vrat
- Recitation of stotra/chalisa
- Celebrate Vijayadashami with resolve