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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | January 21 | 23:54 | 00:45 |
| Thursday | February 20 | 23:57 | 00:47 |
| Friday | March 21 | 23:51 | 00:39 |
| Saturday | April 19 | 23:44 | 00:31 |
| Monday | May 19 | 23:42 | 00:28 |
| Wednesday | June 18 | 23:47 | 00:32 |
| Thursday | July 17 | 23:52 | 00:37 |
| Saturday | August 16 | 23:50 | 00:36 |
| Sunday | September 14 | 23:40 | 00:28 |
| Tuesday | October 14 | 23:30 | 00:19 |
| Thursday | November 13 | 23:28 | 00:18 |
| Friday | December 12 | 23:37 | 00:28 |
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 2031 first Shivaratri vrat is on 21st January followed by, 20th February, 21st March, 19th April, 19th May, 18th June, 17th July, 16th August, 14th September, 14th October, 13th November, and the last Shivaratri date in 2031 marks on 12th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Shivaratri days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.