Public Holiday India

Maha Shivratri 1972

Sunday 13 February 1972

19990 days ago

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When is Maha Shivratri 1972?
Maha Shivratri 1972 is on Sunday 13 February 1972 in India.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 1972?
Maha Shivratri 1972 was 19990 days ago.
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
When is Maha Shivratri 1973?
Maha Shivratri 1973 is on Saturday 3 March 1973.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 1972 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
Sunrise7:01 AM
Sunset6:09 PM
Rahu Kaal4:45 PM - 6:09 PM
Abhijit12:13 PM - 12:57 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Maha Shivratri in other years

YearDateDay
197123 FebruaryTuesdayView
197213 FebruarySundayThis page
19733 MarchSaturdayView
197420 FebruaryWednesdayView