Maha Shivratri 2017
Friday 24 February 2017
3527 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 24 Feb - Sun, 26 Feb 2017
Quick answers
- When is Maha Shivratri 2017?
- Maha Shivratri 2017 is on Friday 24 February 2017 in Nepal.
- How many days until Maha Shivratri 2017?
- Maha Shivratri 2017 was 3527 days ago.
- Is Maha Shivratri a public holiday in Nepal?
- Yes. Maha Shivratri is a national public holiday in Nepal.
- When is Maha Shivratri 2018?
- Maha Shivratri 2018 is on Tuesday 13 February 2018.
- Is the date of Maha Shivratri 2017 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
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