The great night of Shiva: all-night abhishek and jagran
Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Australia
133 days to go
Maha Shivaratri, also written Mahashivratri or Shivratri, falls on Saturday 6 March 2027. The great night of Shiva: all-night abhishek and jagran, celebrated by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. 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. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
Nothing listed yet for Maha Shivaratri 2027
Organisers usually publish Maha Shivaratri programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one, list it and it will appear here.
Maha Shivaratri 2027 by city
Maha Shivaratri in other years
Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold Maha Shivaratri programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Maha Shivaratri 2027 in Australia?
Saturday 6 March 2027. 133 days to go. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Maha Shivaratri in Australia?
Nothing is listed yet for 2027. Temples 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 Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.