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Recurring observance · San Francisco Bay Area
Māsik Śivarātri
Why it matters
This observance centers on Shiva. Shiva worship emphasizes inner stillness, transformation, renunciation, compassion and the destruction of ignorance.
The story behind it
The day is an opportunity to remember the deity’s qualities and associated sacred stories while renewing personal devotional practice.
Prayers and worship
Common worship includes Shiva abhishekam, “Om Namah Shivaya,” Rudram/Chamakam, Mahamrityunjaya mantra, Shiva stotras and arati.
Fasting and devotional customs
Temple darshan, a simple home pooja, japa, bhajans, charity or a sattvic fast may be observed according to family and sampradaya.
What is typically offered
Water, milk where customary, bilva leaves, vibhuti, flowers, fruit and lamps are common offerings.
Visiting a temple that day
Temple practices vary by region and sampradaya. Dress modestly, remove footwear where required, follow priest/volunteer directions, ask before photography, and check the temple’s event page for exact pooja, fasting and prasādam arrangements.
Spiritual themes
Transformation, meditation, detachment, grace and spiritual renewal.
Every Māsik Śivarātri date, 2026–2027
Bay Area dates
- 16 Jan 2026Masik Shivaratri
- 15 Feb 2026Masik Shivaratri
- 17 Mar 2026Masik Shivaratri
- 15 Apr 2026Masik Shivaratri
- 14 May 2026Masik Shivaratri
- 13 Jun 2026Masik Shivaratri
- 12 Jul 2026Masik Shivaratri
- 10 Aug 2026Masik Shivaratri
- 9 Sep 2026Masik Shivaratrinext
- 8 Oct 2026Masik Shivaratri
- 7 Nov 2026Masik Shivaratri
- 6 Dec 2026Masik Shivaratri
- 5 Jan 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 4 Feb 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 6 Mar 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 4 Apr 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 4 May 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 2 Jun 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 2 Jul 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 31 Jul 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 29 Aug 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 28 Sep 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 27 Oct 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 26 Nov 2027Masik Shivaratri
- 25 Dec 2027Masik Shivaratri
Request a pooja
Sri Kumar Gurukkal can perform the associated pooja at your home, at a temple, or with family joining remotely.
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Subscribe to Māsik Śivarātri Download .icsThese are recurring observances whose dates follow the tithi at a particular moment of the day (sunrise, sunset, moonrise or midnight), computed for the Fremont / Bay Area location. Fasting rules and exact windows differ by lineage — please confirm with Sri Kumar Gurukkal or your family priest. How these dates are calculated →