The great night of Shiva: all-night abhishek and jagran
Maha Shivaratri 2026 in Sydney
was on Sunday 15 February 2026
Maha Shivaratri, also written Mahashivratri or Shivratri, falls on Sunday 15 February 2026. The great night of Shiva: all-night abhishek and jagran, celebrated in Sydney by temples, community associations and families across New South Wales. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date.
Nothing listed yet for Maha Shivaratri 2026 in Sydney
Organisers usually publish Maha Shivaratri programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one in Sydney, list it and it will appear here.
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Where to celebrate in New South Wales
Temples across New South Wales that hold Maha Shivaratri programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Newcastle(Cardiff, Newcastle, NSW 2285)
- Bhartiye Mandir Trust(Regents Park)
- Brahma Kumaris Australia(Leura)
- Centre for Puja & Culture Ltd (CPCL)(Blacktown; serves Sydney and surrounding areas)
- Durga Temple Sydney(Regents Park)
Maha Shivaratri 2026 in Sydney: questions people ask
When is Maha Shivaratri 2026 in Sydney?
Sunday 15 February 2026. was on Sunday 15 February 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Maha Shivaratri in Sydney?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples across New South Wales usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is Maha Shivaratri?
The great night of Shiva: all-night abhishek and jagran. It is also written Mahashivratri or Shivratri.
Are Maha Shivaratri events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Maha Shivaratri event in Sydney?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.