Public Holiday India

Maha Shivratri 1955

Sunday 20 February 1955

26194 days ago

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When is Maha Shivratri 1955?
Maha Shivratri 1955 is on Sunday 20 February 1955 in India.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 1955?
Maha Shivratri 1955 was 26194 days ago.
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
When is Maha Shivratri 1956?
Maha Shivratri 1956 is on Saturday 10 March 1956.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 1955 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
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaVyatipata
KaranaGara
Sunrise6:55 AM
Sunset6:14 PM
Rahu Kaal4:49 PM - 6:14 PM
Abhijit12:12 PM - 12:57 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Maha Shivratri in other years

YearDateDay
19543 MarchWednesdayView
195520 FebruarySundayThis page
195610 MarchSaturdayView
195727 FebruaryWednesdayView