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- When is Maha Shivratri 2011?
- Maha Shivratri 2011 is on Wednesday 2 March 2011 in India.
- How many days until Maha Shivratri 2011?
- Maha Shivratri 2011 was 5713 days ago.
- Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Maha Shivratri 2012?
- Maha Shivratri 2012 is on Monday 20 February 2012.
- Is the date of Maha Shivratri 2011 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
YogaParigha
KaranaGara
Sunrise6:46 AM
Sunset6:21 PM
Rahu Kaal12:33 PM - 2:00 PM
Abhijit12:10 PM - 12:56 PM