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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | January 01 | 23:47 | 00:38 |
| Sunday | January 30 | 23:57 | 00:47 |
| Tuesday | March 01 | 23:56 | 00:45 |
| Wednesday | March 30 | 23:49 | 00:36 |
| Friday | April 29 | 23:43 | 00:29 |
| Saturday | May 28 | 23:43 | 00:28 |
| Monday | June 27 | 23:49 | 00:34 |
| Tuesday | July 26 | 23:52 | 00:38 |
| Thursday | August 25 | 23:47 | 00:34 |
| Saturday | September 24 | 23:36 | 00:24 |
| Sunday | October 23 | 23:28 | 00:17 |
| Tuesday | November 22 | 23:29 | 00:20 |
| Wednesday | December 21 | 23:41 | 00:32 |
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 2022 first Shivaratri vrat is on 1st January followed by, 30th January, 1st March, 30th March, 29th April, 28th May, 27th June, 26th July, 25th August, 24th September, 23rd October, 22nd November, and the last Shivaratri date in 2022 marks on 21st December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Shivaratri days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.