Festival 2042 · The great night of Shiva (Magha Krishna Chaturdashi)
Maha Shivaratri 2042
Tuesday, 18 February 2042
Tithi begins: Tue 18 Feb, 7:49 PM IST
Tithi ends: Wed 19 Feb, 4:39 PM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri is the night of Magha Krishna Chaturdashi (Phalguna in the purnimanta calendar) when devotees honour Shiva, fast and keep a night-long vigil. The date is the one on which Chaturdashi prevails at midnight (Nishita Kaal).
Abhishek of the Shivalinga with milk, water, honey and bel leaves is done through the four prahars of the night.
How it is observed
- Fasting through the day.
- Four-prahar Shiva puja through the night.
- Abhishek with milk, water, honey and bel patra.
- Chanting Om Namah Shivaya and keeping vigil (jagran).
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2042?
Maha Shivaratri 2042 falls on Tuesday, 18 February 2042. The tithi begins Tue 18 Feb, 7:49 PM IST and ends Wed 19 Feb, 4:39 PM IST (Delhi).
When is the Maha Shivaratri puja?
During Nishita Kaal, around midnight, on the night when Chaturdashi prevails. The four prahars are held through the night.
Why does the date of Maha Shivaratri change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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