Public Holiday
Nepal
Nepal
Maha Shivratri 2024
Friday 8 March 2024
956 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 8 Mar - Sun, 10 Mar 2024
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