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Monthly Shivratri dates in 2024
January month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | January | 9 | Tuesday | Shivratri |
February month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | February | 8 | Thursday | Shivratri |
March month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | March | 8 | Friday | Shivratri |
April month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | April | 7 | Sunday | Shivratri |
May month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | May | 6 | Monday | Shivratri |
June month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | June | 4 | Tuesday | Shivratri |
July month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | July | 4 | Thursday | Shivratri |
August month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | August | 2 | Friday | Shivratri |
September month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | September | 1 | Sunday | Shivratri |
2024 | September | 30 | Monday | Shivratri |
October month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | October | 30 | Wednesday | Shivratri |
November month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | November | 29 | Friday | Shivratri |
December month Shivratri dates
YEAR | MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
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2024 | December | 29 | Sunday | Shivratri |
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Shivaratri
According to hindus, shivaratri is a festival which helps to 'overcome darkness' in life. Shivarathri comes in every lunisolar month of hindu calendar. It falls on 13th night/14th day after pournami. Shivaratri is celebrated at night.
Shivaratri is closely connected to Lord Shiva. Shivarathri that comes in the month of february/march is very auspicious among
other shivarathri and it is called as 'Maha Shivaratri'.Maha Shivaratri is celebrated as a day of gratitude to Lord Shiva for protecting the world from the deadly poison.
Maha Shivaratri is a major festival for hindus. They consider this maha shivarathri as "Great night of Shiva". During the night,
Shiva Linga are given holy bath every three hours. Thousands of people across the country, spend this auspicious night in the
temple. They undergo fasting, perform poojas, chanting prayers in praise of lord, offering neivedhyam and performs other rituals.
Shivaratri is considered as the night when Lord Shiva performed the 'Tandava Nritya' - the dance of primordial creation,
preservation and destruction. On the night of shivaratri, abisekha (ritual bath to the God) is performed with the panchagavya -
milk, sour milk, urine, butter and dung.The festival holds special meaning for the ladies. They pray to Goddess Parvati also
called ′Gaura′, the giver of (′suhag′ for) good husbands, marital bliss and a long and prosperous married life.
Monthly Shivaratri days / dates
Maha Shivaratri is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in reverence of Lord Shiva. It is also known as the "Great Night of Shiva" and is observed with great devotion and enthusiasm by millions of devotees across India and other parts of the world.
Significance of Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri holds immense spiritual and mythological significance. It is believed to be the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava Nritya, the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. This dance symbolizes the cyclical nature of the universe.
Shivaratri Celebrations and Rituals
Devotees fast and stay awake all night, offering prayers and performing various rituals during Maha Shivaratri. Some of the common customs and practices associated with this festival include:
- Abhishekam: Shiva Lingas in temples are bathed with water, milk, yogurt, honey, and other sacred liquids as a form of purification and devotion.
- Chanting of Mantras: Devotees recite sacred mantras and perform japa (repetition of a mantra) throughout the night.
- Offering Bilva Leaves: The bilva or bel patra leaves are considered sacred and are offered to Lord Shiva.
- Observing a Fast: Many people observe a strict fast, consuming only fruits, milk, and other fasting foods, as a mark of reverence to Lord Shiva.
- Visiting Shiva Temples: Devotees visit Shiva temples, particularly the twelve Jyotirlingas, to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Maha Shivaratri Around India
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated with regional variations in different parts of India. In the state of Tamil Nadu, it is an occasion to worship Lord Shiva and seek His divine grace. In the northern regions, devotees often visit the famous Amarnath Cave Temple, while in the western state of Gujarat, the festival is marked by the performance of the Tandava dance.
Praying for Blessings on Shivaratri
Devotees pray for Lord Shiva's blessings for the well-being of their families, personal growth, and spiritual enlightenment. It is also a day to seek forgiveness for one's sins and to attain salvation.
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri is a major Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Devotees celebrate this sacred night with deep devotion and spirituality, finding solace and strength in the worship of Lord Shiva.