Public Holiday
India
India
Maha Shivratri 2010
Friday 12 February 2010
6095 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 12 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb 2010
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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaVyatipata
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:02 AM
Sunset6:08 PM
Rahu Kaal11:12 AM - 12:35 PM
Abhijit12:13 PM - 12:57 PM