Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva. The festival commemorates the wedding of Shiva and Parvati, and is also regarded to be the occasion that the deity performs his divine dance, called the Tandava
Observances: Fasting, worship of Lingam
Date: Saturday, 18 February, 2023
Featured in religions: Hinduism
Significance: Self-study; Shiv Ling Pragatya Divas; Yoga;
Frequency: Annual
Type of holiday: Public holidays in Nepal, Religious Holiday in Nepal, Religious holiday, Feast Day,
This year the auspicious festival of Mahashivratri will be celebrated with great grandeur on February 18th. Mahashivratri is a night of prayer, fasting, and meditation, as devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for spiritual enlightenment, strength, and guidance.
This year, Maha Shivratri falls on February 18, Saturday. While the Nishita Kaal Puja Time begins from 12:09 am to 01:00 am (February 19), the Shivaratri Parana Time lasts from 06:56 am to 03:24 pm (February 19).
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