Maha Shivratri 2024: An annual celebration in Lord Shiva’s honor, Maha Shivratri is a predominantly Hindu festival that commemorates the great night of the deity’s matrimonial union. This auspicious day, which occurs on March 8, 2024, signifies a momentous occasion in Hinduism: devotees venerate Lord Shiva to obtain His blessings.
Mahashivratri is observed on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha in the month of Falgun, as per the Panchang. During this unique occasion, devout individuals observe a fast and participate in ceremonial practices as a means of showing reverence to Mahadev. According to astrological expert Dr. Ganesh Mishra of Central Sanskrit University in Puri, Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi Tithi will begin at 9:57 p.m. on March 8 and end at 6:17 p.m. on March 9. Devotees are permitted to worship Lord Shiva throughout the day, although the Nishita Kaal Puja of Mahashivratri is considered auspicious from 12:07 a.m. to 12:56 a.m. on March 8.
Devotees observe a significant event in the Hindu calendar during the auspicious month of Sawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Sawan Shivratri will begin on July 22 and end on August 19, 2024. Devotees observe this period by performing ritual baths in sacred rivers and reciting petitions to Lord Shiva.
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The calendar of monthly Shivratri dates for 2024 is as follows:
January 9, 2024, Tuesday: Paush Masik Shivratri
February 8, 2024, Thursday: Magh Masik Shivratri
March 8, 2024, Friday: Maha Shivratri, Falgun Shivratri
April 7, 2024, Sunday: Chaitra Masik Shivratri
May 6, 2024, Monday: Vaishakha Masik Shivratri
June 4, 2024, Tuesday: Jyeshtha Masik Shivratri
July 4, 2024, Thursday: Ashadha Masik Shivratri
August 2, 2024, Friday: Shravan Masik Shivratri
September 1, 2024, Sunday: Bhadrapada Masik Shivratri
September 30, 2024, Monday: Ashwin Masik Shivratri
October 30, 2024, Wednesday: Kartik Masik Shivratri
November 29, 2024, Friday: Margashirsha Masik Shivratri
This comprehensive schedule allows devotees to plan their worship and observances throughout the year, aligning with the various monthly Shivratri celebrations.
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