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- When is Maha Shivratri 1985?
- Maha Shivratri 1985 is on Sunday 17 February 1985 in India.
- How many days until Maha Shivratri 1985?
- Maha Shivratri 1985 was 15235 days ago.
- Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Maha Shivratri 1986?
- Maha Shivratri 1986 is on Saturday 8 March 1986.
- Is the date of Maha Shivratri 1985 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
KaranaGara
Sunrise6:57 AM
Sunset6:12 PM
Rahu Kaal4:48 PM - 6:12 PM
Abhijit12:12 PM - 12:57 PM