Happy Maha Shivaratri images, wishes and greeting cards
Maha Shivaratri, the great night of Shiva, is observed with fasting, prayer and an all-night vigil in honour of Lord Shiva. Choose a design, add your name and message, and download it free.
When: The night before the new moon in the month of Phalguna (or Magha in some calendars), usually in February or March. The date changes every year.
Maha Shivaratri greeting images (9 designs)
Golden glowOm Namah Shivaya
Pattern panelHappy Maha Shivaratri
Night skylineMay Shiva bless you always
Bokeh lightsPeace, strength and devotion
Mandala circleHar Har Mahadev
Classic frameBlessings of Lord Shiva
Wishes for familyHappy Maha Shivaratri to my dear family! May Lord Shiva bless our home with peace, heal…
Blessings for loved onesDear Mom and Dad, thank you for your devotion and your blessings. Wishing you a peacefu…
Heartfelt messageMay Lord Shiva bless you with strength, peace and good health. Happy Maha Shivaratri! O…Tap a design to personalise it and download.
When is Maha Shivaratri? Dates for 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Confirmed |
| 2027 | Saturday, March 6, 2027 | Confirmed |
- Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. See the full 2027 festival calendar.
About Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri, “the great night of Shiva”, is one of the most important Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is observed on the night before the new moon in the month of Phalguna, usually in February or March. Different traditions describe it as the night of Shiva’s cosmic dance, the night he married Parvati, or the night he is especially approachable to devotees.
Devotees fast, bathe early, visit Shiva temples and offer water, milk, bael leaves and flowers to the Shiva lingam. Many keep an all-night vigil, chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” and singing devotional songs. Large gatherings take place at temples such as those in Varanasi, Ujjain and Pashupatinath in Nepal. The tone of the festival is quiet, devotional and reflective, so greetings focus on peace and blessings.
How Maha Shivaratri is celebrated
- Fasting and eating only simple foods during the day.
- Visiting temples and offering water, milk and bael leaves to the Shiva lingam.
- Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” and singing devotional songs.
- Keeping an all-night vigil (jagaran) with prayer and meditation.
- Breaking the fast the next morning with prasad.
Maha Shivaratri wishes for family
Heartfelt messages for parents, siblings, spouses, children and relatives. Copy one, or open a message card above to edit it and download it as an image.
- Happy Maha Shivaratri to my dear family! May Lord Shiva bless our home with peace, health and togetherness. Om Namah Shivaya.
- Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for your devotion and your blessings. Wishing you a peaceful Maha Shivaratri.
- To my brothers and sisters: may Mahadev guide us and keep our family strong and united. Har Har Mahadev!
- To my beloved spouse, may Lord Shiva and Parvati bless our life together with love and harmony. Happy Maha Shivaratri.
- Happy Maha Shivaratri, my children! May you grow with wisdom, courage and a kind heart.
- Wishing all our relatives a blessed Maha Shivaratri. May Lord Shiva’s grace bring peace to every home.
Maha Shivaratri wishes and messages
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- May Lord Shiva bless you with strength, peace and good health. Happy Maha Shivaratri! Om Namah Shivaya.
- Wishing you a Maha Shivaratri filled with devotion, calm and divine blessings.
- May the great night of Shiva remove darkness from your life and fill it with light and hope.
- On this sacred night, may all your prayers be answered and your path be blessed. Har Har Mahadev!
- May Lord Shiva grant you courage to face challenges and wisdom to find peace. Happy Maha Shivaratri.
- Sending you warm wishes on Maha Shivaratri. May the blessings of Mahadev be with you and your family.
Maha Shivaratri greeting in Hindi
महाशिवरात्रि की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ
Pronounced: Mahashivratri ki hardik shubhkamnayein
Several of the images above carry this greeting, which is a thoughtful touch for friends and family who speak Hindi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2026?
Maha Shivaratri in 2026 is on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2027?
Maha Shivaratri in 2027 is on Saturday, March 6, 2027. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
What is Maha Shivaratri?
It is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with fasting, prayer and an all-night vigil on the night before the new moon in the month of Phalguna.
Why do people stay awake on Maha Shivaratri?
Devotees keep a night-long vigil (jagaran) of prayer, chanting and meditation as an act of devotion and self-discipline.
How is Shivaratri different from Maha Shivaratri?
Shivaratri occurs on the monthly new-moon night. Maha Shivaratri is the annual “great” night, considered the most auspicious of them all.
