Public Holiday India

Maha Shivratri 1872

Thursday 7 March 1872

56497 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 7 Mar - Sun, 10 Mar 1872 (take Fri off)

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When is Maha Shivratri 1872?
Maha Shivratri 1872 is on Thursday 7 March 1872 in India.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 1872?
Maha Shivratri 1872 was 56497 days ago.
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
When is Maha Shivratri 1873?
Maha Shivratri 1873 is on Tuesday 25 February 1873.
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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
NakshatraShravana
YogaShiva
KaranaGara
Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset6:17 PM
Rahu Kaal1:51 PM - 3:20 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:46 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Maha Shivratri in other years

YearDateDay
187117 FebruaryFridayView
18727 MarchThursdayThis page
187325 FebruaryTuesdayView
187415 FebruarySundayView