Public Holiday Nepal

Maha Shivratri 2012

Monday 20 February 2012

5369 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 18 Feb - Mon, 20 Feb 2012

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Quick answers

When is Maha Shivratri 2012?
Maha Shivratri 2012 is on Monday 20 February 2012 in Nepal.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 2012?
Maha Shivratri 2012 was 5369 days ago.
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in Nepal.
When is Maha Shivratri 2013?
Maha Shivratri 2013 is on Sunday 10 March 2013.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 2012 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

Maha Shivratri in other years

YearDateDay
20112 MarchWednesdayView
201220 FebruaryMondayThis page
201310 MarchSundayView
201427 FebruaryThursdayView