Maha Shivaratri 2026: Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi for Home and Temple

• Maha Shivaratri 2026 falls on Sunday, February 15, celebrating the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
• The festival commemorates Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of Tandav and the union of consciousness and energy.
• Devotees observe fasting, chant 'Om Namah Shivaya', and practice virtues like charity and forgiveness.
• The puja vidhi includes Sankalp, preparing the altar, Panchamrit Abhishek, and offering bel leaves and dhatura flowers.
• Rituals conclude with Rudraksh Puja, chanting Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra or 'Om Namah Shivaya' 108 times, and Shiva Aarti.