Topic: rahu-sankata-dasha-remedy

'Nishita Kaal' is the midnight period, highly revered in Vedic astrology for worshipping Lord Shiva. According to mythology, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of a Shivling during midnight. On 17 March 2026, this highly auspicious 48-minute window falls between 12:07 AM and 12:55 AM (the midnight intervening 17th and 18th March).

Taurus (Vrishabh) needs to watch out for mental stress affecting physical health. Leo (Singh) may suffer from fatigue due to travel. Aquarius (Kumbh) should be concerned about their partner's health.

According to the Shastras, taking a holy dip in sacred rivers like the Ganges before sunrise on Somvati Amavasya destroys past sins and purifies the physical and spiritual body. If river bathing is impossible, mixing Gangajal into regular bathing water at home provides the same merit.

Mahashivratri will be celebrated on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The Chaturdashi Tithi starts at 05:04 PM on Feb 15 and ends at 05:34 PM on Feb 16. Since the night puja (Nishita Kaal) falls on Feb 15, that is the main date.