October 2026
Masik Shivratri (Ashwin)
मासिक शिवरात्रि (आश्विन)
📅 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.
आश्विन माह की मासिक शिवरात्रि, नवरात्रि से पहले। कृष्ण चतुर्दशी को उपवास और शिव पूजन।
✨ 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