Public Holiday
Nepal
Nepal
Maha Shivratri 2018
Tuesday 13 February 2018
3172 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 10 Feb - Tue, 13 Feb 2018 (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