Mahashivratri 2026: Bhadrakal in Patala Loka, Auspicious Timings for Jalabhishek

• Mahashivratri 2026 falls on February 15, celebrated on Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Magha month.
• Bhadrakal will be present from Feb 15, 05:04 PM to Feb 16, 05:23 AM (approx. 12 hours 19 minutes).
• Astrologers state Bhadra in Patala Loka has no inauspicious effect on Earth, allowing devotees to worship without fear.
• Auspicious timings for Jalabhishek: 08:24 AM-09:48 AM, 09:48 AM-11:11 AM, 'Amrit Sarvottam Muhurat' 11:11 AM-12:35 PM, and evening 06:11 PM-07:47 PM.
• Rituals include bathing, wearing clean clothes, chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya', offering water with Gangajal/milk/honey, bael leaves, datura, and white flowers.