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Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Chicago

In Chicago, United States, Maha Shivaratri is on Saturday, 6 March 2027, by Chicago's own sunrise and moonrise. Nishita Kaal Puja: 11:36 PM to 12:26 AM, 7 Mar. The same date as in India.

Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri muhurat and timings in Chicago

Timings for Chicago, United States · CST (UTC−6) · Sunrise 06:18 AM · Sunset 05:47 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

06:18 AM

Sunset

05:47 PM

Best time for Maha Shivaratri

Nishita Kaal Puja

11:36 PM – 12:26 AM, 7 Mar

Duration 50 min

Other auspicious timings

Prahar 1 Puja
05:47 PM – 08:54 PM
Prahar 2 Puja
08:54 PM – 12:01 AM, 7 Mar
Prahar 3 Puja
12:01 AM, 7 Mar – 03:09 AM, 7 Mar
Prahar 4 Puja
03:09 AM, 7 Mar – 06:16 AM, 7 Mar

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Chaturdashi tithi
12:34 AM – 02:17 AM, 7 Mar
Amrit Kaal
07:47 AM – 09:32 AM
Abhijit Muhurat
11:39 AM – 12:25 PM
Parana (break the fast) from
After sunrise the next day.
06:16 AM, 7 Mar

Inauspicious times: traditionally avoided for starting the puja

Bhadra (Vishti karana)
Moon in Kumbha: Bhadra is on earth, avoid auspicious work.
12:34 AM – 01:29 PM
Gulika Kaal
06:18 AM – 07:44 AM
Rahu Kaal
09:10 AM – 10:36 AM
Yamaganda
01:28 PM – 02:54 PM
Varjyam
02:58 AM, 7 Mar – 04:42 AM, 7 Mar

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Kaal06:18 AM – 07:44 AM
Shubh07:44 AM – 09:10 AM
Rog09:10 AM – 10:36 AM
Udveg10:36 AM – 12:02 PM
Chal12:02 PM – 01:28 PM
Labh01:28 PM – 02:54 PM
Amrit02:54 PM – 04:21 PM
Kaal04:21 PM – 05:47 PM

Night

Labh05:47 PM – 07:20 PM
Udveg07:20 PM – 08:54 PM
Shubh08:54 PM – 10:28 PM
Amrit10:28 PM – 12:01 AM, 7 Mar
Chal12:01 AM, 7 Mar – 01:35 AM, 7 Mar
Rog01:35 AM, 7 Mar – 03:09 AM, 7 Mar
Kaal03:09 AM, 7 Mar – 04:42 AM, 7 Mar
Labh04:42 AM, 7 Mar – 06:16 AM, 7 Mar

Calculated for Chicago, 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 Chicago: questions

When is Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Chicago?

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

What is the nishita kaal puja time in Chicago?

11:36 PM to 12:26 AM, 7 Mar on Saturday, 6 March 2027, local time in Chicago.

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

Sunrise 06:18 AM and sunset 05:47 PM, local time.

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

Bhadra (Vishti karana) 12:34 AM to 01:29 PM; Gulika Kaal 06:18 AM to 07:44 AM; Rahu Kaal 09:10 AM to 10:36 AM; Yamaganda 01:28 PM to 02:54 PM; Varjyam 02:58 AM, 7 Mar to 04:42 AM, 7 Mar.