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- When is Maha Shivratri 1979?
- Maha Shivratri 1979 is on Sunday 25 February 1979 in India.
- How many days until Maha Shivratri 1979?
- Maha Shivratri 1979 was 17421 days ago.
- Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Maha Shivratri 1980?
- Maha Shivratri 1980 is on Thursday 14 February 1980.
- Is the date of Maha Shivratri 1979 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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraShravana
YogaParigha
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:50 AM
Sunset6:18 PM
Rahu Kaal4:52 PM - 6:18 PM
Abhijit12:11 PM - 12:57 PM