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- When is Maha Shivratri 1956?
- Maha Shivratri 1956 is on Saturday 10 March 1956 in India.
- How many days until Maha Shivratri 1956?
- Maha Shivratri 1956 was 25810 days ago.
- Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Maha Shivratri 1957?
- Maha Shivratri 1957 is on Wednesday 27 February 1957.
- Is the date of Maha Shivratri 1956 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
Sunrise6:35 AM
Sunset6:26 PM
Rahu Kaal9:33 AM - 11:02 AM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:55 PM