When to observe Mahashivratri fast 2026: According to Hindu religion, the full benefits of any fast are achieved only if it is observed as per the rituals. Without Parana fast one cannot get the full results. Therefore, like other fasts, it is important to observe Mahashivratri fast. This time Mahashivratri fast will be broken on the second day i.e. 16th February, Monday. Since Monday is the day of Mahadev, observing Mahashivratri fast on this day will give more inauspicious and inauspicious results. Know further how to observe Mahashivratri fast and details of auspicious time…

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Mahashivratri 2026 Paran auspicious time

Parana of any fast is done after the completion of the fast. Mahashivratri fast puja will be performed throughout the night of Sunday, February 15. Parana will be held the next day i.e. on 16th February, Monday. According to scholars, the auspicious time for breaking Mahashivratri fast will start from 06.59 am in the morning and will continue till 03.24 pm. That means devotees will get 8 hours 23 minutes time for Parana.

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How to break Mahashivratri fast?

- During the auspicious time, take bath once again and worship Lord Shiva wearing clean clothes.
- First of all anoint Shivlinga with water, then with milk and then once with pure water.
After this, offer different types of flowers and leaves to Mahadev. Also light a lamp of pure cow ghee.
- Offer things like Abeer, Gulal, Rice, Roli etc. one by one to Mahadev. Also offer Bilva leaves.
- After this, offer food as per your wish. Keep chanting the mantra Om Namah Shivay in your mind.
- Perform Aarti at the end. If you have any wish in your mind then say that also. After this donate to the needy.
- If possible, call Brahmins home and have food and send them off by giving them donations.
- After breaking the fast in this way, eat food yourself. By doing this one gets the full benefits of Mahashivratri fast.
- The person who observes the fast of Mahashivratri and observes it as per the rituals, remains happy in his life.

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