Public Holiday India

Maha Shivratri 1974

Wednesday 20 February 1974

19252 days ago

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When is Maha Shivratri 1974?
Maha Shivratri 1974 is on Wednesday 20 February 1974 in India.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 1974?
Maha Shivratri 1974 was 19252 days ago.
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
When is Maha Shivratri 1975?
Maha Shivratri 1975 is on Monday 10 March 1975.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 1974 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
NakshatraShravana
YogaVariyan
KaranaVanija
Sunrise6:55 AM
Sunset6:14 PM
Rahu Kaal12:35 PM - 2:00 PM
Abhijit12:12 PM - 12:57 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Maha Shivratri in other years

YearDateDay
19733 MarchSaturdayView
197420 FebruaryWednesdayThis page
197510 MarchMondayView
197628 FebruarySaturdayView