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- When is Maha Shivratri 2006?
- Maha Shivratri 2006 is on Sunday 26 February 2006 in India.
- How many days until Maha Shivratri 2006?
- Maha Shivratri 2006 was 7543 days ago.
- Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Maha Shivratri 2007?
- Maha Shivratri 2007 is on Friday 16 February 2007.
- Is the date of Maha Shivratri 2006 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
Sunrise6:49 AM
Sunset6:18 PM
Rahu Kaal4:52 PM - 6:18 PM
Abhijit12:11 PM - 12:57 PM