Masa Sivaratri Dates for year 2024

Maha shivaratri 2024 date

When is Maha shivaratri in the year 2024?

Shivaratri is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by Hindus worldwide. It commemorates the auspicious night when Lord Shiva, the eternal deity beyond birth and death, manifested himself in the form of the Linga. Devotees observe this holy occasion as Maha Shivaratri or Shivaratri, which falls on the 13/14th day of the waning phase of the lunar month of Magha.
Shivaratri is considered particularly sacred when it coincides with Ardharaatri Chaturdashi (midnight of the 14th day) and the presence of the Rudra Nakshatra. Devotees believe that Rudra Nakshatra marks the birth star of Lord Shiva. Additionally, each month's waning Chaturdashi is observed as Masa Shivaratri.

The auspicious Hindu festival of Shivratri is dedicated to worshipping Lord Shiva. Masa Shivratri is observed on the 13th night/14th day of every month, and Maha Shivratri is observed on the 11th Hindu month of Phalguna or Maagh every year. Devotees will celebrate the auspicious day by fasting and offering special prayers to Lord Shiva. They will pour milk and water (Abhishek) on the Shiva linga and adorn it with beautiful flowers and Bilva leaves. Shivratri is celebrated in India and other regions, including Nepal, where Lord Shiva is worshipped. Here, I am giving the dates of Masa Shivratri for 2024. Please note that these timings are Indian Standard timings(IST), and slight changes will be based on the city you are worshipping. Given timings are helpful for people of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states. These dates and timings are helpful for those who have Shivratri Vrat.

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

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