Public Holiday
India
India
Maha Shivratri 2015
Tuesday 17 February 2015
4264 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 14 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb 2015 (take Mon off)
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
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaVyatipata
KaranaVanija
Sunrise6:58 AM
Sunset6:12 PM
Rahu Kaal3:23 PM - 4:48 PM
Abhijit12:12 PM - 12:57 PM