Public Holiday Nepal

Maha Shivratri 2014

Thursday 27 February 2014

4628 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 27 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar 2014 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Maha Shivratri 2014?
Maha Shivratri 2014 is on Thursday 27 February 2014 in Nepal.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 2014?
Maha Shivratri 2014 was 4628 days ago.
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in Nepal?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in Nepal.
When is Maha Shivratri 2015?
Maha Shivratri 2015 is on Tuesday 17 February 2015.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 2014 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
201310 MarchSundayView
201427 FebruaryThursdayThis page
201517 FebruaryTuesdayView
20167 MarchMondayView