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Maha Shivaratri

Religion · Hinduism · Fri, March 8, 2024 · Computed (rule)

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The Great Night of Shiva, kept with a night-long vigil. Magha, Krishna 14. Regional dates can differ by a day.

Every year

DateEventWhen
Feb 18, 2023Maha Shivaratri4 yr ago
Mar 8, 2024Maha Shivaratri3 yr ago
Feb 26, 2025Maha Shivaratri2 yr ago
Feb 15, 2026Maha Shivaratri7 mo ago
Mar 6, 2027Maha Shivaratriin 5 mo
Feb 23, 2028Maha Shivaratriin 17 mo

Also on Mar 8, 2024

Source, method and history
Source
Wikipedia
How we know
Computed: the tithi prevailing at midnight in New Delhi, amanta month by the Sun’s sidereal sign (Lahiri) at the opening new moon, with Astronomy Engine. Checked against published dates for 2023 to 2026.
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Sources: official schedules and published calendars, linked on every event; computed dates name their rule. Refreshed nightly.

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