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Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Atlanta

In Atlanta, United States, Maha Shivaratri is on Saturday, 6 March 2027, by Atlanta's own sunrise and moonrise. Nishita Kaal Puja: 12:24 AM, 7 Mar to 01:13 AM, 7 Mar. The same date as in India.

Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri muhurat and timings in Atlanta

Timings for Atlanta, United States · EST (UTC−5) · Sunrise 07:00 AM · Sunset 06:38 PM

In India (New Delhi): Sat, 6 Mar, 2027, the same day as here.

Date

Sat, 6 Mar, 2027

Tithi at sunrise

Chaturdashi (Krishna)

Sunrise

07:00 AM

Sunset

06:38 PM

Best time for Maha Shivaratri

Nishita Kaal Puja

12:24 AM, 7 Mar – 01:13 AM, 7 Mar

Duration 49 min

Other auspicious timings

Prahar 1 Puja
06:38 PM – 09:43 PM
Prahar 2 Puja
09:43 PM – 12:48 AM, 7 Mar
Prahar 3 Puja
12:48 AM, 7 Mar – 03:54 AM, 7 Mar
Prahar 4 Puja
03:54 AM, 7 Mar – 06:59 AM, 7 Mar

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Chaturdashi tithi
01:34 AM – 03:17 AM, 7 Mar
Amrit Kaal
08:47 AM – 10:32 AM
Abhijit Muhurat
12:26 PM – 01:12 PM
Parana (break the fast) from
After sunrise the next day.
06:59 AM, 7 Mar

Inauspicious times: avoid starting the puja

Bhadra (Vishti karana)
Moon in Kumbha: Bhadra is on earth, avoid auspicious work.
01:34 AM – 02:29 PM
Gulika Kaal
07:00 AM – 08:27 AM
Rahu Kaal
09:54 AM – 11:22 AM
Yamaganda
02:16 PM – 03:44 PM
Varjyam
03:58 AM, 7 Mar – 05:42 AM, 7 Mar

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Kaal07:00 AM – 08:27 AM
Shubh08:27 AM – 09:54 AM
Rog09:54 AM – 11:22 AM
Udveg11:22 AM – 12:49 PM
Chal12:49 PM – 02:16 PM
Labh02:16 PM – 03:44 PM
Amrit03:44 PM – 05:11 PM
Kaal05:11 PM – 06:38 PM

Night

Labh06:38 PM – 08:11 PM
Udveg08:11 PM – 09:43 PM
Shubh09:43 PM – 11:16 PM
Amrit11:16 PM – 12:48 AM, 7 Mar
Chal12:48 AM, 7 Mar – 02:21 AM, 7 Mar
Rog02:21 AM, 7 Mar – 03:54 AM, 7 Mar
Kaal03:54 AM, 7 Mar – 05:26 AM, 7 Mar
Labh05:26 AM, 7 Mar – 06:59 AM, 7 Mar

Calculated for Atlanta, United States (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.

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Maha Shivaratri in Atlanta: questions

When is Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Atlanta?

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

What is the nishita kaal puja time in Atlanta?

12:24 AM, 7 Mar to 01:13 AM, 7 Mar on Saturday, 6 March 2027, local time in Atlanta.

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

Sunrise 07:00 AM and sunset 06:38 PM, local time.

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

Bhadra (Vishti karana) 01:34 AM to 02:29 PM; Gulika Kaal 07:00 AM to 08:27 AM; Rahu Kaal 09:54 AM to 11:22 AM; Yamaganda 02:16 PM to 03:44 PM; Varjyam 03:58 AM, 7 Mar to 05:42 AM, 7 Mar.