Maha Shivaratri
The 'great night of Shiva', marked by fasting and an all-night vigil.
festivalPublic holidayPending expert review
About this festival
Devotees fast and keep vigil through the night, offering bael leaves and water to Shiva. The Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu draws sadhus from across South Asia and is one of the largest gatherings of the year.
How it is observed: Fast, stay awake chanting or meditating, visit a Shiva temple.
How the date is decided
The 14th tithi of the dark half of Phalguna, at night (nishita).
The dates below always come from the calendar engine, never typed by hand.
Dates
Source: Traditional lunar rule; see docs/INTEGRATIONS.md for review status · fest-1.0.0