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Maha Shivratri 1856

Wednesday 5 March 1856

62344 days ago

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When is Maha Shivratri 1856?
Maha Shivratri 1856 is on Wednesday 5 March 1856 in India.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 1856?
Maha Shivratri 1856 was 62344 days ago.
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
When is Maha Shivratri 1857?
Maha Shivratri 1857 is on Sunday 22 February 1857.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 1856 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in Phalguna (Purnimanta), which is Magha in the Amanta calendar.

Significance

The great night of Lord Shiva.

How it is celebrated

  • Fasting
  • Night-long vigil and chanting
  • Abhishek of the Shivling with milk, water and bel leaves

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiKrishna Trayodashi
NakshatraDhanishta
YogaShiva
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:02 AM
Sunset6:48 PM
Rahu Kaal12:55 PM - 2:23 PM
Abhijit12:31 PM - 1:19 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Maha Shivratri in other years

YearDateDay
185515 FebruaryThursdayView
18565 MarchWednesdayThis page
185722 FebruarySundayView
185812 FebruaryFridayView