NepalQuick answers
- When is Maha Shivratri 1996?
- Maha Shivratri 1996 is on Saturday 17 February 1996 in Nepal.
- How many days until Maha Shivratri 1996?
- Maha Shivratri 1996 was 11221 days ago.
- Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in Nepal?
- Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in Nepal.
- When is Maha Shivratri 1997?
- Maha Shivratri 1997 is on Friday 7 March 1997.
- Is the date of Maha Shivratri 1996 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