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Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri
Description: Maha Shivaratri is one of the most significant festivals among Hindus. Maha Shivaratri is also known as Shivratri or Great night of Lord Shiva. It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva was married to Goddess Parvati. People celebrate the festival by worshipping Lord Shiva and by observing a day long fast.
Also Called: Great night of Lord Shiva, Shivratri
Significance: Wedding day of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
Deity(s): Lord Shiva
Key Rituals: Shiva Puja
Mythological Figures: Goddess Parvati
2023 Maha Shivaratri date: February 18 (Saturday)
2024 Maha Shivaratri date: March 08 (Friday)
2025 Maha Shivaratri date: February 26 (Wednesday)
2026 Maha Shivaratri date: February 15 (Sunday)
Hindu Calendar Date:
Purnimanta - Chaturdashi Tithi of Phalguna month (Krishna Paksha)
Amanta - Chaturdashi Tithi of Magha month (Krishna Paksha)
2024 Maha Shivaratri Muhurat:
New Delhi - 12:07 AM to 12:56 AM, Mar 09
Pune - 12:21 AM to 01:09 AM, Mar 09
Chennai - 11:55 PM to 12:44 AM, Mar 09
Kolkata - 11:23 PM to 12:11 AM, Mar 09
Hyderabad - 12:02 AM to 12:51 AM, Mar 09
Ahmedabad - 12:26 AM to 01:14 AM, Mar 09
Noida - 12:06 AM to 12:55 AM, Mar 09
Jaipur - 12:13 AM to 01:02 AM, Mar 09
Mumbai - 12:25 AM to 01:13 AM, Mar 09
Gurgaon - 12:08 AM to 12:57 AM, Mar 09
Bengaluru - 12:06 AM to 12:54 AM, Mar 09
Chandigarh - 12:09 AM to 12:58 AM, Mar 09
Observances:
  • Worshipping Lord Shiva with Bael-Patra
  • Observing day long fasting
  • Chanting holy Mantra Om Namah Shivaya praising Lord Shiva
Recipe:
  • Bhang and Thandai
  • Sabudana Khichdi
  • Puri and Halwa with Singhada and Rajgira flour
Attire:
  • Traditional Indian clothes
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