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Monthly Shivratri has special significance in Sanatan Dharma, which is celebrated on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of every month. In the year 2026, Shivratri of Ashadha month is falling in the month of July. This fast dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati is considered to be perfect for fulfillment of wishes. This time Shivratri is going to be very special because two very rare and auspicious yogas are being formed on this day. However, it is very important for the devotees to know that the shadow of Bhadra is also going to be present on this night, hence they have to be careful regarding the timing of puja.
Exact date and auspicious coincidence of Ashadha monthly Shivratri 2026
According to Panchang calculations, the exact date of the fast has been determined considering the beginning and ending time of Ashadh Krishna Chaturdashi tithi in July 2026. On this auspicious occasion, Shiva devotees will get the support of two special auspicious yogas to get the blessings of Mahadev. The results of worship and Jalabhishek done during these auspicious yogas increase manifold. According to astrologers, this combination is going to bring happiness and prosperity in life for people of many zodiac signs.
Bhadra will be celebrated at night, know the exact time of Nishita Kaal Puja
The main puja of monthly Shivratri is always performed at midnight i.e. during ‘Nishita Kaal’. This time devotees will have to take special care of the puja time because the shadow of Bhadra will start during the night. In the scriptures, auspicious activities are considered prohibited during Bhadra period, but it has no negative impact on the worship of Lord Shiva. Nevertheless, it is important to know the exact Muhurat of Nishita Kaal Puja for purity and adherence to rules. That special time of midnight when the special aarti and abhishek of Mahadev will be performed will be the most powerful moment of this fast.
Worship method and local significance of monthly Shivratri fast
Shiva temples in various parts of India, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, attract huge crowds of devotees from early morning on Ashadh Shivratri. According to local traditions, the fasting devotees take bath early in the morning and go to the nearby temple and offer Ganga water, milk, Belpatra, Dhatura and Akshat on the Shivalinga. After fasting throughout the day, the puja of the four Prahars or the main puja of Nishita period is completed at night. It is believed that worshiping Shiva in the month of Ashadha ends all the troubles in life with the onset of monsoon.
