Quick answers
- When is Maha Shivratri 2001?
- Maha Shivratri 2001 is on Wednesday 21 February 2001 in Nepal.
- How many days until Maha Shivratri 2001?
- Maha Shivratri 2001 was 9390 days ago.
- Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in Nepal?
- Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in Nepal.
- When is Maha Shivratri 2002?
- Maha Shivratri 2002 is on Tuesday 12 March 2002.
- Is the date of Maha Shivratri 2001 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
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