April 2026
Masik Shivratri (Chaitra)
मासिक शिवरात्रि (चैत्र)
📅 16 April 2026
About this festival
Monthly Shivratri in the Chaitra month. Observed on Krishna Chaturdashi, one day before Vaishakha Amavasya. Devotees observe a day-long fast and perform Shiva puja.
चैत्र माह की मासिक शिवरात्रि। वैशाख अमावस्या से एक दिन पहले कृष्ण चतुर्दशी को। उपवास और शिव पूजन का व्रत।
✨ Key Significance
- Fasting
- Shiva temple visits
- Abhishek
- night prayers
- Bilva leaves
🙏 How to Observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Fasting.
- Include: Shiva temple visits.
- Include: Abhishek.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
📆 April Guidance
Auspicious beginnings, prosperity, and spiritual reset.
- New ventures with prayer
- Charity and gratitude
- Family puja and cultural observance