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Maha Shivratri 2879

Sunday 12 March 2879

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When is Maha Shivratri 2879?
Maha Shivratri 2879 is on Sunday 12 March 2879 in India.
How many days until Maha Shivratri 2879?
311307 days from today (Thursday 12 November 2026).
Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
When is Maha Shivratri 2880?
Maha Shivratri 2880 is on Thursday 29 February 2880.
Is the date of Maha Shivratri 2879 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
NakshatraShravana
YogaParigha
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:50 AM
Sunset6:18 PM
Rahu Kaal4:52 PM - 6:18 PM
Abhijit12:11 PM - 12:57 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Maha Shivratri in other years

YearDateDay
287823 MarchWednesdayView
287912 MarchSundayThis page
288029 FebruaryThursdayView
288119 MarchWednesdayView