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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | January 15 | 23:53 | 00:43 |
| Tuesday | February 13 | 23:58 | 00:47 |
| Thursday | March 15 | 23:53 | 00:41 |
| Saturday | April 14 | 23:45 | 00:32 |
| Sunday | May 13 | 23:42 | 00:27 |
| Tuesday | June 12 | 23:46 | 00:31 |
| Wednesday | July 11 | 23:51 | 00:37 |
| Thursday | August 09 | 23:51 | 00:37 |
| Saturday | September 08 | 23:42 | 00:30 |
| Sunday | October 07 | 23:32 | 00:21 |
| Monday | November 05 | 23:46 | 00:17 |
| Wednesday | December 05 | 23:34 | 00:25 |
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 2018 first Shivaratri vrat is on 15th January followed by, 13th February, 15th March, 14th April, 13th May, 12th June, 11th July, 9th August, 8th September, 7th October, 5th November, and the last Shivaratri date in 2018 marks on 5th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Shivaratri days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.