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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | January 04 | 23:48 | 00:39 |
| Saturday | February 02 | 23:57 | 00:47 |
| Monday | March 04 | 23:56 | 00:44 |
| Wednesday | April 03 | 23:48 | 00:35 |
| Friday | May 03 | 23:42 | 00:28 |
| Saturday | June 01 | 23:44 | 00:29 |
| Monday | July 01 | 23:50 | 00:35 |
| Tuesday | July 30 | 23:52 | 00:38 |
| Wednesday | August 28 | 23:46 | 00:33 |
| Friday | September 27 | 23:35 | 00:24 |
| Saturday | October 26 | 23:28 | 00:17 |
| Monday | November 25 | 23:30 | 00:21 |
| Tuesday | December 24 | 23:43 | 00:34 |
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 2019 first Shivaratri vrat is on 4th January followed by, 2nd February, 4th March, 3rd April, 3rd May, 1st June, 1st July, 30th July, 28th August, 27th September, 26th October, 25th November, and the last Shivaratri date in 2019 marks on 24th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Shivaratri days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.