Mahesh Navami 2026: Date, time, puja rituals and significance

Mahesh Navami is going to fall on Navami tithi (ninth day of the bright fortnight) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. This time, it will take place on June 23, 2026. The festival is dedicated to worship Lord Shiva and people worship Mahesh (Mahadev) form of Lord Shiva. The day is observed with pure devotion and this is mainly celebrated by Maheshwari community of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh.

Mahesh Navami is more than just a celebration for the Maheshwari people; it marks the day of their community's origin day. According to mythology, Lord Shiva's grace created the Maheshwari varna on this day. Thus, Mahesh Navami is a new year for the Maheshwari's as well as a devotional day for all Shiva devotees.

Mahesh Navami 2026 : Date and Time
Navami Tithi Begins - 03:39 PM on Jun 22, 2026
Navami Tithi Ends - 04:39 PM on Jun 23, 2026

Mahesh Navami 2026: Puja Rituals

1. Wake up early in the morning and take bath.
2. Wear clean and nice clothes.
3. Decorate home with torans, rangoli and flowers.
4. Set up an altar by placing an idol of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
5. Light a diya in front of the idols
6. Perform Ganesh puja first by chanting Ganesh mantras.
7. Worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati by chanting the mantras reciting the story.
8. Offer dhoop, Naivedyam, various types of bhog prasad including traditional sweets such as kheer, halwa and peda. Offer five types of seasonal fruits and dry fruits.
9. Visit temple and perform Rudrabhishekam to Shivalingam.
10. Perform hawan at home, do charity, and get engaged in bhajan.
11. Newly married couple should perform puja together.

Mantra
1. Om Namah Shivaye..!!
2. Om Trayambhakam Yajamahe Sigandhim Pushti Vardhanam Urvarukmiv Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat..!!

Lord Shiva Aarti:
Om Jaya Shiva Omkara,Svami Jaya Shiva Omkara..!
Brahma, Vishnu, Sadashiva,Arddhangi Dhara..!!

Om Jaya Shiva Omkara

Ekanana ChaturananaPanchanana Raje..!
Hansasana GarudasanaVrishavahana Saje..!!

Om Jaya Shiva Omkara

Do Bhuja Chara ChaturbhujaDasabhuja Ati Sohe..!
Triguna Rupa NirakhateTribhuvana Jana Mohe..!!

Om Jaya Shiva Omkara

Akshamala VanamalaMundamala Dhari..!
Tripurari KansariKara Mala Dhari..!!

Om Jaya Shiva Omkara

Shvetambara PitambaraBaghambara Ange..!
Sanakadika GarunadikaBhutadika Sange..!!

Om Jaya Shiva Omkara

Kara Ke Madhya KamandaluChakra Trishuladhari..!!
Sukhakari DukhahariJagapalana Kari..!!

Om Jaya Shiva Omkara

Brahma Vishnu SadashivaJanata Aviveka..!
Pranavakshara MadhyeYe Tinon Eka..!!

Om Jaya Shiva Omkara

Lakshmi Va SavitriParvati Sanga..!
Parvati Arddhangi,Shivalahari Ganga..!!

Om Jaya Shiva Omkara

Parvata Sohain Parvati,Shankara Kailasa..!!