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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 23 | 23:55 | 00:45 |
| Friday | February 21 | 23:57 | 00:47 |
| Sunday | March 22 | 23:51 | 00:39 |
| Tuesday | April 21 | 23:44 | 00:30 |
| Wednesday | May 20 | 23:42 | 00:28 |
| Friday | June 19 | 23:48 | 00:32 |
| Sunday | July 19 | 23:52 | 00:09 |
| Monday | August 17 | 23:49 | 00:35 |
| Tuesday | September 15 | 23:40 | 00:27 |
| Thursday | October 15 | 23:29 | 00:19 |
| Friday | November 13 | 23:28 | 00:18 |
| Sunday | December 13 | 23:38 | 00:29 |
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 2020 first Shivaratri vrat is on 23rd January followed by, 21st February, 22nd March, 21st April, 20th May, 19th June, 19th July, 17th August, 15th September, 15th October, 13th November, and the last Shivaratri date in 2020 marks on 13th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Shivaratri days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.