Mahã Šivarãtri Celebrations – Info and Schedules
February 12, (Thursday) – February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Mahã Šivarãtri Celebrations this year will be observed from February 12, (Thursday) – February 15, 2026 (Sunday). Special poojas, homams, abhishekams and rituals will be performed to Lord Šri Šiva all these days.
Devotees are invited to offer prayers to Lord Šri Šiva for the welfare and prosperity of your family.
For online sponsorship during Mahã Šivarãtri see: nyganeshtemple.org/sivaratri or contact the Temple Counter directly at: (718) 460-8484 ext. 112
Mahã Šivarãtri Celebrations – Live Streaming
For Maha Sivaratri live-steaming schedule on all days see: nyganeshtemple.org/tv The All-Night Vigil will be streaming LIVE beginning at 5:00 PM on February 15, (Sunday) until 6:00 AM on February 16 (Monday).
Devotees may view the live stream on: facebook.com/nyganeshtemple or youtube.com/nyganeshtemple
Mahã Šivarãtri Celebrations – Schedules
February 12, 2026 (Thursday)
8:00 am – Šri Mahã Ganapati Homam, Navagraha Homam.
9:30 am – Poornãhuti, Hãrati.
10:00 am – Šri Šiva Abhishekam, Šri Rudra Trišati Nãma Archana, Hãrati.
11:00 am – Anujna.
5:30 pm – Vignešwara Pooja, Punyãhavãchanam, Vãstu Shanti, Mrithsangrahanam, Ankurãrpanam.
February 13, 2026 (Friday)
8:00 am – Šri Rudra Homam.
9:30 am – Poornãhuti, Hãrati.
10:00 am – Šri Siva Abhishekam, Šri Rudra Trišati Nãma Archana, Upachãram, Hãrati.
5:00 pm – Kalaša Sthãpanam.
5:30 pm – Šri Šiva Moola Mantra Japam & Homam (1st Kãlam).
7:00 pm – Poornãhuti, Hãrati.
February 14, 2026 (Saturday) – Mahã Pradosham
8:00 am – Šri Šiva Moola Mantra Japam & Homam (2nd Kãlam).
9:30 am – Poornãhuti, Hãrati.
10:00 am – Šri Siva Abhishekam, Šri Rudra Trišati Nãma Archana, Upachãram, Hãrati.
5:30 pm – Šri Šiva Moola Mantra Japam & Homam (3rd Kãlam).
6:00 pm – Mahã Pradosham, Abhishekam.
6:45 pm – Poornãhuti, Hãrati.
7:00 pm – 108 Spatika Linga Ashtottara Nãma Pooja.
February 15, 2026 (Sunday) – Mahã Šivarãtri Day
8:00 am – Šri Šiva Moola Mantra Japam & Homam (4th Kãlam).
9:30 am – Mahã Poornãhuti, Hãrati.
10:00 am – Pradhãna Kalaša Abhishekam, Šri Rudra Trišati Nãma Archana, Upachãram, Hãrati.
The All-Night Vigil – February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Phase I – 4:00 pm
4:00 pm – Mahãnyãsam.
5:00 pm – Ekãdašavãra Rudrãbhishekam begins, Special Alankãram, Pooja, Hãrati.
7:15 pm – Šri Pãrvati Abhishekam, Pooja, Hãrati.
Phase II – 10:30 pm
Bilva Samarpana Šloka Japam, Šri Šiva Abhishekam, Special Alankãram, Pooja, Šri Rudra Trišati Nãma Archana, Hãrati.
Phase III – 1:00 am on February 16, (Monday)
Šri Šiva Panchãkshara Mantra Japam, Šri Šiva Abhishekam, Special Alankãram, Pooja, Bilva Ashtottara Šata Nãma Archana, Hãrati.
Phase IV – 3:30 am on February 16, (Monday)
Šri Šiva Abhishekam, Special Alankãram, Pooja, Šri Šiva Dhvani Chandikešwarar Abhishekam, Nirmãlya Samarpanam.
Schedule Changes during Maha Sivaratri
February 12, (Thursday) – February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Scheduled Sri Siva Abhishekam will be at 10:00 am instead of 8:15 amFebruary 12, (Thursday) – February 13, 2026 (Friday)
Scheduled Šri Mahã Ganapati Suprabhãtam will be at 7:30 am instead of 8:00 am
Scheduled Šri Venkatešwara Suprabhãtam will be at 7:45 am instead of 8:15 amFebruary 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Scheduled Šri Mahã Ganapati Abhishekam will be at 9:00 am instead of 11 am.
Scheduled Šri Durga Abhishekam will be at 9:00 am instead of 4:30 pm.
Scheduled Šri Venkatešwara Utsavar Abhishekam is postponed to February 22nd (Sunday)
Scheduled Sarva Devata Hãrati will be at 7:00 pm instead of 7:30 pm
