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Maha Shivratri 2596

Friday 18 March 2596

207953 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 18 Mar - Sun, 20 Mar 2596

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When is Maha Shivratri 2596?
Maha Shivratri 2596 is on Friday 18 March 2596 in India.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 2596?
207953 days from today (Monday 9 November 2026).
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
When is Maha Shivratri 2597?
Maha Shivratri 2597 is on Tuesday 7 March 2597.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 2596 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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraDhanishta
YogaSiddha
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset6:25 PM
Rahu Kaal11:03 AM - 12:31 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:55 PM
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Maha Shivratri in other years

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