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Shivaratri is a major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the 14th night of the dark fortnight every month, with Maha Shivaratri being the grand annual celebration.
Devotees fast, meditate, and perform night-long vigils in Shiva temples. The festival celebrates the union of Shiva and Shakti and honors Shiva as the supreme cosmic power. Offerings of bilva leaves, milk, and water are made to the Shiva Lingam. Spiritual chanting and devotional songs create a sacred atmosphere.
| Day | Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | January 26 | 23:56 | 00:46 |
| Friday | February 24 | 23:57 | 00:46 |
| Sunday | March 26 | 23:50 | 00:38 |
| Monday | April 24 | 00:04 | 00:29 |
| Wednesday | May 24 | 23:43 | 00:28 |
| Thursday | June 22 | 23:48 | 00:33 |
| Friday | July 21 | 23:52 | 00:38 |
| Sunday | August 20 | 23:48 | 00:35 |
| Monday | September 18 | 23:38 | 00:26 |
| Wednesday | October 18 | 23:29 | 00:13 |
| Thursday | November 16 | 23:28 | 00:19 |
| Saturday | December 16 | 23:39 | 00:30 |
Maha Shivaratri, the most significant Shivaratri, symbolizes overcoming darkness and ignorance. It is believed to be the night when Shiva performed the cosmic dance or the day he married Parvati. The festival encourages introspection, self-discipline, and devotion for liberation.
In 2017 first Shivaratri vrat is on 26th January followed by, 24th February, 26th March, 24th April, 24th May, 22nd June, 21st July, 20th August, 18th September, 18th October, 16th November, and the last Shivaratri date in 2017 marks on 16th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Shivaratri days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.