Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivratri is a major Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva and observed according to the Hindu lunar calendar.
About Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva and is observed annually according to the Hindu lunar calendar. It usually falls in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. The name means the great night of Shiva, distinguishing it from monthly Shivratri observances that occur throughout the year.
Significance
Maha Shivratri is significant because it is one of the most important annual festivals associated with Shiva. It reflects Shiva’s central role in Hindu traditions related to creation, destruction, renewal, and spiritual discipline. Its lunar timing makes it part of the movable cycle of Hindu observances that shift in the Gregorian calendar each year.
Dates by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 15 | Sunday |
| 2027 | March 5 | Friday |
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