Maha Shivaratri is a national holiday in Nepal and celebrated widely in temples all over the country, especially in the Pashupatinath temple. Thousands of devotees visit the famous Shiva Shakti Peetham nearby as well.

Mar 10, 2021 · The Shivaratri that takes place during Phalguna, the last month of the Hindu lunar calendar, is particularly significant and is hence called Maha Shivaratri, or the “Great Night of Shiva.”

Maha Shivaratri is one of the biggest festivals of Hindus. Devotees offer water, milk, dhatura, bhaang, akwan flowers to Shiva’s idol or Shivalinga and worship the Hindu God of destruction.

Maha Shivratri (the night of Lord Shiva) is observed on Chaturdashi (fourteenth tithi of Krishna Paksha), the eve of the New Moon Day (Amavasya), which falls in the middle of Magha and Phalguna (February-March).

Jan 19, 2025 · Maha Shivratri, meaning the “Great Night of Lord Shiva,” is one of the most auspicious festivals in Hinduism. In 2025, It falls on Wednesday, February 26th. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, devotees celebrate this sacred occasion on the 14th night of the waning moon (Chaturdashi Tithi) in the month of Phalguna (फाल्गुन).

Dec 29, 2024 · Maha Shivaratri, the most important sectarian festival of the year for devotees of the Hindu god Shiva. The 14th day of the dark half (waning moon) of each lunar month is specially sacred to Shiva, but when it occurs in the month of Magha (January–February) and especially in the month of Phalguna (February–March), it is an observance of ...

Mar 1, 2024 · Maha Shivaratri is a deeply spiritual Hindu holiday celebrating Lord Shiva's cosmic dance, marriage to Parvati, and triumph over ignorance. It involves fasting, meditation, and seeking blessings for reflection, enlightenment, and spiritual development.

Jan 30, 2019 · Maha Shivratri, the night of the worship of Lord Shiva, occurs on the 14th night of the new moon during the dark half of the month of Phalguna. It falls on a moonless February night, when Hindus offer special prayer to the lord of destruction.

Maha Shivratri 2024: Discover the auspicious timings, puja rituals and all you need to know to celebrate this revered Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Nov 20, 2020 · There is a Shivratri in every month of the Hindu calendar on the 13th night/14th day of the waning moon. Therefore, there are a total of 12 Shivratris in a year, but Hindus celebrate Mahashivratri only once a year. It is also known as Har-Ratri, Haerath, or Herath by Shaivites in the Kashmir region. Tantrics call it Kaalraatri.