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Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Chennai

In Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Maha Shivaratri is on Saturday, 6 March 2027, by Chennai's own sunrise and moonrise. Nishita Kaal Puja: 11:56 PM to 12:44 AM, 7 Mar. The same date as in India.

Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri muhurat and timings in Chennai

Timings for Chennai, Chennai Metropolitan Area · IST (UTC+5:30) · Sunrise 06:22 AM · Sunset 06:18 PM

Date

Sat, 6 Mar, 2027

Tithi at sunrise

Trayodashi (Krishna)

Sunrise

06:22 AM

Sunset

06:18 PM

Best time for Maha Shivaratri

Nishita Kaal Puja

11:56 PM – 12:44 AM, 7 Mar

Duration 48 min

Other auspicious timings

Prahar 1 Puja
06:18 PM – 09:19 PM
Prahar 2 Puja
09:19 PM – 12:20 AM, 7 Mar
Prahar 3 Puja
12:20 AM, 7 Mar – 03:21 AM, 7 Mar
Prahar 4 Puja
03:21 AM, 7 Mar – 06:22 AM, 7 Mar

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Abhijit Muhurat
11:56 AM – 12:44 PM
Chaturdashi tithi
12:04 PM – 01:47 PM, 7 Mar
Amrit Kaal
07:17 PM – 09:02 PM
Parana (break the fast)
After sunrise and before Chaturdashi ends.
06:22 AM, 7 Mar – 01:47 PM, 7 Mar

Inauspicious times: avoid starting the puja

Gulika Kaal
06:22 AM – 07:52 AM
Varjyam
08:44 AM – 10:30 AM
Rahu Kaal
09:21 AM – 10:51 AM
Bhadra (Vishti karana)
Moon in Kumbha: Bhadra is on earth, avoid auspicious work.
12:04 PM – 12:59 AM, 7 Mar
Yamaganda
01:50 PM – 03:19 PM

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Kaal06:22 AM – 07:52 AM
Shubh07:52 AM – 09:21 AM
Rog09:21 AM – 10:51 AM
Udveg10:51 AM – 12:20 PM
Chal12:20 PM – 01:50 PM
Labh01:50 PM – 03:19 PM
Amrit03:19 PM – 04:49 PM
Kaal04:49 PM – 06:18 PM

Night

Labh06:18 PM – 07:49 PM
Udveg07:49 PM – 09:19 PM
Shubh09:19 PM – 10:50 PM
Amrit10:50 PM – 12:20 AM, 7 Mar
Chal12:20 AM, 7 Mar – 01:50 AM, 7 Mar
Rog01:50 AM, 7 Mar – 03:21 AM, 7 Mar
Kaal03:21 AM, 7 Mar – 04:51 AM, 7 Mar
Labh04:51 AM, 7 Mar – 06:22 AM, 7 Mar

Calculated for Chennai, Chennai Metropolitan Area, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, India (sidereal Lahiri, local sunrise). Regional and family traditions can differ by a day or in the exact window; follow your family priest where they differ.

About Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri, the great night of Shiva, is the most important of the monthly Shivaratris. It falls on the fourteenth lunar day of the waning moon (Krishna Chaturdashi) in Phalguna, which is called Magha in the Amanta calendar used in western and southern India. Devotees fast, stay awake through the night and worship Shiva, usually in the form of the Shivalinga.

Full guide: significance, story, puja vidhi and samagri

Maha Shivaratri in other cities

Near Chennai

Bengaluru

Major cities

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Maha Shivaratri in Chennai: questions

When is Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Chennai?

Saturday, 6 March 2027, by Chennai's own sunrise and moonrise. In India (New Delhi) it is on Saturday, 6 March 2027.

What is the nishita kaal puja time in Chennai?

11:56 PM to 12:44 AM, 7 Mar on Saturday, 6 March 2027, local time in Chennai.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Chennai on 6 March 2027?

Sunrise 06:22 AM and sunset 06:18 PM, local time.

Which times should be avoided for the Maha Shivaratri puja in Chennai?

Gulika Kaal 06:22 AM to 07:52 AM; Varjyam 08:44 AM to 10:30 AM; Rahu Kaal 09:21 AM to 10:51 AM; Bhadra (Vishti karana) 12:04 PM to 12:59 AM, 7 Mar; Yamaganda 01:50 PM to 03:19 PM.