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Maha Shivratri 2261

Thursday 28 February 2261

85581 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 28 Feb - Sun, 3 Mar 2261 (take Fri off)

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When is Maha Shivratri 2261?
Maha Shivratri 2261 is on Thursday 28 February 2261 in India.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 2261?
85581 days from today (Friday 6 November 2026).
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
When is Maha Shivratri 2262?
Maha Shivratri 2262 is on Tuesday 18 February 2262.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 2261 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
Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset6:17 PM
Rahu Kaal2:00 PM - 3:25 PM
Abhijit12:11 PM - 12:57 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Maha Shivratri in other years

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22639 MarchMondayView