# Mahashivratri

How to cook the perfect bowl of Sabudana Khichdi for fasting on shivratri night.

We lay out a whole mahashivratri food menu that you can follow for your family’s Mahashivratri dinner, complete with thali recommendations.

We have the perfect Lauki kheer recipe to use as delicious prasad for this Shivaratri. It is light, fresh, and perfect for this auspicious day.

Here, you will find the best Mahashivratri vrat recipes - best both for your health and to observe the day properly.

We explain why there are Masik Shivaratris and why there is one yearly ‘Maha’ or great Shivaratri. We also talk about the rituals observed for these special days.

We dive into the story behind Shiva’s third eye - and its significance and what it represents in the cycle of life.

How to have a fulfilling, soul-nourishing Maha Shivaratri observance, even if you’re by yourself. We talk you through the steps and rituals you can take, even when you’re solo.

When is Maha Shivratri in 2026, and when is the best time and way to start fasting for this great occasion?

Discover the story of why the river Ganga flows from Shiva’s matted locks, and why it had to be done by Shiva to protect the world from drowning.

We give you an easy-to-understand breakdown of how best to communicate ideas and rituals associated with Maha Shivaratri to a non-Hindu partner.

Find out why Mahashivratri is the perfect occasion to prioritize and give your whole focus to taking care of your mental health.

We give you pointers to find the best drawing activities with the Shiva theme, to keep your kids busy during Maha Shivaratri.