Maha Shivratri, a predominantly Hindu festival, honours Lord Shiva and is celebrated annually as the great night of the deity’s marriage. Falling on March 8, 2024, this auspicious day marks a significant event in Hinduism, with devotees offering prayers to Lord Shiva to seek His blessings.
According to the Panchang, Mahashivratri is observed on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha in the Falgun month. On this special occasion, worshippers fast and engage in rituals to pay homage to Mahadev. Dr Ganesh Mishra, an astrologer from Central Sanskrit University in Puri, states that Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi Tithi will commence on March 8 at 9:57 pm and conclude on March 9 at 06:17 pm. The auspicious time for Nishita Kaal Puja of Mahashivratri on March 8 is from 12:07 am to 12:56 am, though devotees can worship Lord Shiva throughout the day.
Sawan Shivratri, occurring during the auspicious month of Sawan dedicated to Lord Shiva, is another significant event in the Hindu calendar. In 2024, Sawan Shivratri will commence on July 22 and conclude on August 19. During this time, devotees traditionally visit holy rivers for ritual baths and offer prayers to Lord Shiva.
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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