Public Holiday India

Maha Shivratri 1966

Friday 18 February 1966

22177 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 18 Feb - Sun, 20 Feb 1966

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When is Maha Shivratri 1966?
Maha Shivratri 1966 is on Friday 18 February 1966 in India.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 1966?
Maha Shivratri 1966 was 22177 days ago.
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
When is Maha Shivratri 1967?
Maha Shivratri 1967 is on Thursday 9 March 1967.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 1966 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
KaranaVanija
Sunrise6:56 AM
Sunset6:13 PM
Rahu Kaal11:10 AM - 12:35 PM
Abhijit12:12 PM - 12:57 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Maha Shivratri in other years

YearDateDay
19651 MarchMondayView
196618 FebruaryFridayThis page
19679 MarchThursdayView
196826 FebruaryMondayView