NepalQuick answers
- When is Maha Shivratri 2006?
- Maha Shivratri 2006 is on Sunday 26 February 2006 in Nepal.
- How many days until Maha Shivratri 2006?
- Maha Shivratri 2006 was 7559 days ago.
- Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in Nepal?
- Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in Nepal.
- 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