Public Holiday
India
India
Maha Shivratri 1971
Tuesday 23 February 1971
20345 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 20 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb 1971 (take Mon off)
Quick answers
- When is Maha Shivratri 1971?
- Maha Shivratri 1971 is on Tuesday 23 February 1971 in India.
- How many days until Maha Shivratri 1971?
- Maha Shivratri 1971 was 20345 days ago.
- Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Maha Shivratri 1972?
- Maha Shivratri 1972 is on Sunday 13 February 1972.
- Is the date of Maha Shivratri 1971 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
YogaVariyan
KaranaGara
Sunrise6:52 AM
Sunset6:16 PM
Rahu Kaal3:25 PM - 4:51 PM
Abhijit12:11 PM - 12:57 PM