Maha Shivaratri Dates. When is Maha Shivaratri in India?
Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation. In the table below, you will find when Maha Shivaratri is officially marked and celebrated in India over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Friday | February 12 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2011 | Wednesday | March 2 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2012 | Monday | February 20 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2013 | Sunday | March 10 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2014 | Thursday | February 27 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2015 | Tuesday | February 17 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2016 | Monday | March 7 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2017 | Friday | February 24 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2018 | Tuesday | February 13 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2019 | Monday | March 4 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2020 | Friday | February 21 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2021 | Thursday | March 11 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2022 | Tuesday | March 1 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2023 | Saturday | February 18 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2024 | Friday | March 8 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| 2025 | Wednesday | February 26 | Maha Shivaratri |
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