Mahashivratri 2026: Auspicious Yogas Enhance Significance Today

• Mahashivratri 2026 is celebrated today, February 15, marking Lord Shiva's manifestation and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.
• Devotees observe fasts, perform Rudrabhishek, and stay awake all night, with long queues seen in temples.
• Special conjunctions like Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga and planetary alignments (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Rahu in Aquarius) amplify the day's importance.
• Worship involves bathing the Shivling with Gangaajal and Panchamrit, offering Belpatra, and chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' and 'Mahamrityunjaya Mantra'.
• Auspicious timings for puja include four Prahars (evening to early morning) and specific Muhurtas for Jalabhishek.