Public Holiday
Nepal
Nepal
Maha Shivratri 2019
Monday 4 March 2019
2788 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 2 Mar - Mon, 4 Mar 2019
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