One is Maha Shivratri, celebrated in the month of Phalgun, while the other is Shravan or Sawan Shivratri, which falls during Sawan. With the holy month of Sawan beginning on 30 July, many devotees are now looking for the date, puja timings and jal abhishek muhurat for Sawan Shivratri 2026. Sawan Shivratri 2026 date and puja muhuratSawan Shivratri will be observed on 11 August 2026. Sawan Shivratri 2026 jal abhishek muhuratOn Sawan Shivratri, the auspicious time to offer water to the Shivling will begin at 4:54 am and continue until 1:52 am the following night. What not to do on Sawan ShivratriAvoid consuming tamasic foods such as garlic and onion on Sawan Shivratri.