Masa Sivaratri Dates for year 2024

Masik Shivratri and Maha Shivratri Dates for year 2024

Maha shivaratri 2024 date

When is Maha shivaratri in the year 2024?

Masik Shivratri is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed every month on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha. Devotees fast and offer prayers to seek blessings, spiritual growth, and relief from negative influences. Our page provides accurate Masik Shivratri dates and timings, ensuring that you can observe this auspicious day with proper rituals. Visit onlinejyotish.com for free access to this information.

Masik Shivratri

Masik Shivratri is a monthly festival that celebrates the union of Shiva and Parvati. It is observed on the 14th day of the waning phase of the moon (Krishna Paksha) in each lunar month. Devotees fast and offer prayers to Lord Shiva on this day.

Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri is the most important of the 12 Masik Shivratris. It is celebrated on the 14th day of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Phalguna (February or March). Maha Shivratri commemorates the wedding of Shiva and Parvati, as well as the occasion that Shiva performed his divine dance, called the Tandava.

This year Maha Shiv Ratri (మహా శివరాత్రి, महा शिव रात्री) is on March 8, 2024, Friday.

Date	Name/ Hindu Month
January 9, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Margashira Maasa)
February 8, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Pushya Maasa)
March 8, 2024	Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa)
April 7, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Phalguna Maasa)
May 6, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Chaitra Maasa)
June 4, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa)
July 4, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Jyesta Maasa)
August 2, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Ashadha Maasa)
September 1, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Sravana Maasa)
September 30, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Bhadrapada Maasa)
October 30, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Aswayuja Maasa)
November 29, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa)
December 29, 2024	Masa Shivaratri (Margashira Maasa)

Use this link to find Nishitha kala timings for your place. Click here for Local Panchang (Hindu calendar for your place)

Observances

On both Masik Shivratri and Maha Shivratri, devotees typically fast and offer prayers to Lord Shiva. They may also visit temples to offer special prayers and abhishek (bathing) to the Shivling. Some devotees also stay awake all night on Maha Shivratri, meditating and chanting mantras.

Significance

Masik Shivratri and Maha Shivratri are both important festivals for Hindus. They are a time to celebrate the divine love of Shiva and Parvati, as well as to reflect on one's own spiritual journey.

Benefits of Observing Masik Shivratri and Maha Shivratri

• It is believed that fasting on these days can help to cleanse the body and mind.
• Offering prayers to Lord Shiva can help to remove obstacles and bring blessings into one's life.
• Meditating and chanting mantras on these days can help to connect with the divine and promote spiritual growth.

Masik Shivratri and Maha Shivratri are both powerful opportunities to connect with the divine and promote spiritual growth. By observing these festivals with devotion, you can open yourself up to receiving the blessings of Lord Shiva.