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Calculated Shard: 142 (from laksa088)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa142.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/maha-shivratri\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/maha-shivratri\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/holidays\/maha-shivratri","crawl_time":1775674852,"first_indexed_time":1559242471,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,officeholidays!www,\/holidays\/maha-shivratri s443","src_root_hash":"3510796669474478742","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Maha Shivratri around the world in 2027 | Office Holidays","meta_descriptions":["Read about Maha Shivratri around the world in 2027. According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Nepalese Shiva temple.\nImage\nby Ms Sarah Welch\n  How long until Maha Shivratri?\nMaha Shivratri\n  Dates of Maha Shivratri around the world\nAndhra Pradesh\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nBihar\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nChandigarh\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nChhattisgarh\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nGujarat\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nHaryana\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nHimachal Pradesh\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nJammu and Kashmir\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nJharkhand\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nKarnataka\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nKerala\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nMadhya Pradesh\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nMaharashtra\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nOdisha\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nPunjab\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nRajasthan\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nTelangana\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nTripura\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nUttar Pradesh\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nUttarakhand\nSat, Mar 6\nRegional Holiday\nMauritius\nSat, Mar 6\nNational Holiday\nNepal\nSat, Mar 6\nNational Holiday\nSri Lanka\nSat, Mar 6\nNational Holiday\nAndhra Pradesh\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nBihar\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nChandigarh\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nChhattisgarh\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nGujarat\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nHaryana\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nHimachal Pradesh\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nJammu and Kashmir\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nKarnataka\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nKerala\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nMadhya Pradesh\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nMaharashtra\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nOdisha\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nPunjab\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nRajasthan\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nTelangana\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nTripura\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nUttar Pradesh\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nUttarakhand\nSun, Feb 15\nRegional Holiday\nMauritius\nSun, Feb 15\nNational Holiday\nNepal\nSun, Feb 15\nNational Holiday\nSri Lanka\nSun, Feb 15\nNational Holiday\nAndhra Pradesh\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nBihar\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nChandigarh\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nChhattisgarh\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nDelhi\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nGujarat\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nHaryana\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nHimachal Pradesh\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nJammu and Kashmir\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nJharkhand\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nKarnataka\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nKerala\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nMadhya Pradesh\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nMaharashtra\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nMizoram\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nOdisha\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nPunjab\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nRajasthan\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nTelangana\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nTripura\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nUttar Pradesh\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nUttarakhand\nWed, Feb 26\nRegional Holiday\nMauritius\nWed, Feb 26\nNational Holiday\nNepal\nWed, Feb 26\nNational Holiday\nSri Lanka\nWed, Feb 26\nNational Holiday\nAndhra Pradesh\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nBihar\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nChandigarh\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nChhattisgarh\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nGujarat\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nHaryana\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nHimachal Pradesh\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nJammu and Kashmir\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nJharkhand\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nKarnataka\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nKerala\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nMadhya Pradesh\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nMaharashtra\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nOdisha\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nPunjab\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nRajasthan\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nTelangana\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nUttar Pradesh\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nUttarakhand\nFri, Mar 8\nRegional Holiday\nMauritius\nFri, Mar 8\nNational Holiday\nNepal\nFri, Mar 8\nNational Holiday\nSri Lanka\nFri, Mar 8\nNational Holiday\nAndhra Pradesh\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nChandigarh\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nChhattisgarh\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nGoa\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nGujarat\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nHaryana\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nHimachal Pradesh\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nJammu and Kashmir\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nJharkhand\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nKarnataka\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nKerala\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nMadhya Pradesh\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nMaharashtra\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nOdisha\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nPunjab\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nRajasthan\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nTelangana\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nTripura\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nUttar Pradesh\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nUttarakhand\nSat, Feb 18\nRegional Holiday\nMauritius\nSat, Feb 18\nNational Holiday\nNepal\nSat, Feb 18\nNational Holiday\nSri Lanka\nSat, Feb 18\nNational Holiday\n  Summary\nAccording to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.\n  Which countries observe Maha Shivratri in 2027?\nNational Holiday\nRegional Holiday\nNot a public holiday\nGovt Holiday\n  India\nMar 6\n  Mauritius\nMar 6\n  Nepal\nMar 6\n  Sri Lanka\nMar 6\nWhen is Maha Shivratri?\nMaha Shivaratri is a famous Hindu festival celebrated each year in reverence of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and regeneration.\nA Shivaratri is celebrated on the 13th night and 14th day of every lunar month. The Shivaratri in the month of Falgun (Phalguna) - the last month of the Hindu calendar - is Maha Shivaratri which means \"the Great Night of Shiva\". It takes place just before the arrival of Spring, usually in February or March in the Western calendar.\nIt is celebrated across India and is a holiday in most states and it is also a public holiday in Mauritius and Nepal.\nWhat is Maha Shivratri?\nThe festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of summer and is a major observation in Hinduism. It is very significant to the Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which worships Shiva as its primary deity.\nThe Maha Shivaratri is mentioned in several Puranas (Hindu Literature) and presents different versions of this festival and referencing the icons of Shiva.\nMaha Shivaratri is the night when Shiva is said to have performed the Tandava Nritya, or the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. According to believers, this saved the world from destruction. Hindu scholars say Maha Shivaratri was the day when Shiva drank poisonous negativity to protect the world.\nMaha Shivratri is observed to mark a remembrance of 'overcoming darkness and ignorance' in life and the world. Unlike most festivals, is celebrated at night and is a solemn event.\nShivaratri is also when Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva married again.\nThe festival is principally celebrated by offerings of Bael (Bel Tree) leaves to Lord Shiva, all-day fasting and an all-night-long vigil.\nOn Maha Shivratri, \"Om Namah Shivaya\", the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted throughout the day in Shiva temples. Special Puja is held at homes and temples.\nDue to the link to Shiva’s \"heavenly dance\", many Hindus gather together for lively dance festivals some of which can be seen for miles.\nThe festival is international and is celebrated around the world.\nIn Pakistan, Maha Shivratri is celebrated by the Hindu community, who visit the renowned Shiv temple known as the “Umarkot Shiv Mandir.” This temple hosts a three-day Shivratri festival, attended by approximately 250,000 people. The entire event’s expenses are covered by the Pakistan Hindu Panchayat, showcasing communal harmony and support for religious festivities\nThe Lingam\nShiva is worshiped in the form of a lingam ( Sanskrit for \"sign\" or \"distinguishing symbol\") - a pillar often placed on a receptacle that represents female creative energy. Together it represents the union of organs and the totality of creation. The use of the lingam as a symbol for Shiva was introduced after the Aryan immigration into India, having been taken from aboriginal worship.\nAccording to Hindu legend, Brahma and Vishnu were busy arguing over which among the three was the most powerful god. On hearing this, Shiva manifested in the form of a huge, flaming lingam. It was agreed with Brahma and Vishnu that whoever was first to find the end of the blazing column of fire would be considered the greatest of the Hindu gods. Vishnu, in the form of a boar, started looking for the bottom of the lingam, while Brahma, in the form of a swan, started looking for the top. After years of searching, neither had found an end, and they both had to acknowledge Shiva as the most powerful.\nFlowers, incense and other offerings are made, while all through the day the devotees chant the sacred Panchakshara mantra dedicated to Lord \"Om Namah Shivaya\".\nBel Tree\nIt is believed that Lord Shiva is fond of the Bel tree, also known as the bilwa or bilva tree, and its leaves and fruit still play a main role in his worship.\nHuge gatherings take place in temples all over India, though the biggest celebration is held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where Lord Shiva is believed to have stayed. Special celebrations are held at Shiva shrines in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.\nAll castes (divisions) of Hindu society participate in the worship of Shiva. The ceremonies surrounding Shivratri are particularly popular with Hindu women, especially those wishing to become pregnant.\nTranslate this page","attrs_markdown":"- [Login](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/login)\n\n[![Office Holidays](https:\/\/static.officeholidays.com\/images\/280x57c\/ohv2_blue.gif)](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/)\n\n[![Office Holidays logo](https:\/\/static.officeholidays.com\/images\/logos\/oh-logo-265.png)](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/)\n- [Login](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/login)\n- [Countries](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/countries)\n  - [All Countries](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/countries)\n  - [by Region](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/countries\/by-continent)\n  - [National Days](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/national-days)\n    - [Upcoming](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/national-days)\n    - [All Countries](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/national-days)\n    - [Independence Days](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/national-days\/independence)\n- [Calendars](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026)\n  - [2027](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2027)\n  - [2026](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026)\n    - [January](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/01)\n    - [February](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/02)\n    - [March](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/03)\n    - [April](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/04)\n    - [May](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/05)\n    - [June](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/06)\n    - [July](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/07)\n    - [August](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/08)\n    - [September](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/09)\n    - [October](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/10)\n    - [November](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/11)\n    - [December](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2026\/12)\n  - [2025](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2025)\n  - [2024](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2024)\n  - [2023](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/2023)\n- [Year Planners](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/planners)\n  - [2027](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/planners\/2027)\n  - [2026](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/planners\/2026)\n  - [2025](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/calendars\/planners\/2025)\n- [Upcoming](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/week)\n  - [Today](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/day)\n  - [Next 30 Days](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/month)\n  - [Next 7 Days](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/week)\n  - [National Days](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/national-days)\n  - [Religious Holidays](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/religious)\n    - [Buddhist](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/religious\/buddhist)\n    - [Christian](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/religious\/christian)\n    - [Hindu](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/religious\/hindu)\n    - [Islamic](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/religious\/islamic)\n    - [Jewish](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/religious\/jewish)\n  - [Countdown](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/upcoming\/countdown)\n- [More](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/holidays\/maha-shivratri)\n  - [Blog](https:\/\/blog.officeholidays.com\/)\n  - [Diversity Months](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/diversity-months)\n  - [Holiday Facts](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/facts)\n  - [Holiday News](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/news)\n  - [Holiday Pay Rules](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/holiday-information)\n\n# Maha Shivratri around the world in 2027\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/)\n- [Countries](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/countries)\n- Maha Shivratri\n\n![Maha Shivratri around the world in 2027](https:\/\/static.officeholidays.com\/images\/935x475c\/nepal-shiva-01.jpg)\n\nNepalese Shiva temple. Image by Ms Sarah Welch\n\n| How long until Maha Shivratri? |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Maha Shivratri |   |   |   |\n| Dates of Maha Shivratri around the world |   |   |   |\n| 2027 Various Mar 6 India Mar 6 Andhra PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday BiharSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday ChandigarhSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday GujaratSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday HaryanaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday JharkhandSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday KarnatakaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday KeralaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday MaharashtraSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday OdishaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday PunjabSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday RajasthanSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday TelanganaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday TripuraSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday UttarakhandSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday MauritiusSat, Mar 6National Holiday NepalSat, Mar 6National Holiday Sri LankaSat, Mar 6National Holiday 2026 Various Feb 15 India Feb 15 Andhra PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday BiharSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday ChandigarhSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday GujaratSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday HaryanaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday KarnatakaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday KeralaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday MaharashtraSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday OdishaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday PunjabSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday RajasthanSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday TelanganaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday TripuraSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday UttarakhandSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday MauritiusSun, Feb 15National Holiday NepalSun, Feb 15National Holiday Sri LankaSun, Feb 15National Holiday 2025 Various Feb 26 India Feb 26 Andhra PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday BiharWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday ChandigarhWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday DelhiWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday GujaratWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday HaryanaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday JharkhandWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday KarnatakaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday KeralaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MaharashtraWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MizoramWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday OdishaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday PunjabWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday RajasthanWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday TelanganaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday TripuraWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday UttarakhandWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MauritiusWed, Feb 26National Holiday NepalWed, Feb 26National Holiday Sri LankaWed, Feb 26National Holiday 2024 Various Mar 8 India Mar 8 Andhra PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday BiharFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday ChandigarhFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday GujaratFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday HaryanaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday JharkhandFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday KarnatakaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday KeralaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday MaharashtraFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday OdishaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday PunjabFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday RajasthanFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday TelanganaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday UttarakhandFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday MauritiusFri, Mar 8National Holiday NepalFri, Mar 8National Holiday Sri LankaFri, Mar 8National Holiday 2023 Various Feb 18 India Feb 18 Andhra PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday ChandigarhSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday GoaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday GujaratSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday HaryanaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday JharkhandSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday KarnatakaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday KeralaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday MaharashtraSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday OdishaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday PunjabSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday RajasthanSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday TelanganaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday TripuraSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday UttarakhandSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday MauritiusSat, Feb 18National Holiday NepalSat, Feb 18National Holiday Sri LankaSat, Feb 18National Holiday |   |   |   |\n| Summary |   |   |   |\n| According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva. |   |   |   |\n| Which countries observe Maha Shivratri in 2027? |   |   |   |\n| National Holiday | Regional Holiday | Not a public holiday | Govt Holiday |\n| [India](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/holidays\/india\/maha-shivratri \"Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand\")Mar 6 [Mauritius](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/holidays\/mauritius\/maha-shivratri \"Mauritius\")Mar 6 [Nepal](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/holidays\/nepal\/maha-shivratri \"Nepal\")Mar 6 [Sri Lanka](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/holidays\/sri-lanka\/maha-shivratri \"Sri Lanka\")Mar 6 |   |   |   |\n\n## When is Maha Shivratri?\nMaha Shivaratri is a famous Hindu festival celebrated each year in reverence of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and regeneration.\n\nA Shivaratri is celebrated on the 13th night and 14th day of every lunar month. The Shivaratri in the month of Falgun (Phalguna) - the last month of the Hindu calendar - is Maha Shivaratri which means \"the Great Night of Shiva\". It takes place just before the arrival of Spring, usually in February or March in the Western calendar.\n\nIt is celebrated across India and is a holiday in most states and it is also a public holiday in Mauritius and Nepal.\n\n## What is Maha Shivratri?\nThe festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of summer and is a major observation in Hinduism. It is very significant to the Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which worships Shiva as its primary deity.\n\nThe Maha Shivaratri is mentioned in several Puranas (Hindu Literature) and presents different versions of this festival and referencing the icons of Shiva.\n\nMaha Shivaratri is the night when Shiva is said to have performed the Tandava Nritya, or the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. According to believers, this saved the world from destruction. Hindu scholars say Maha Shivaratri was the day when Shiva drank poisonous negativity to protect the world.\n\nMaha Shivratri is observed to mark a remembrance of 'overcoming darkness and ignorance' in life and the world. Unlike most festivals, is celebrated at night and is a solemn event.\n\nShivaratri is also when Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva married again.\n\nThe festival is principally celebrated by offerings of Bael (Bel Tree) leaves to Lord Shiva, all-day fasting and an all-night-long vigil.\n\nOn Maha Shivratri, \"Om Namah Shivaya\", the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted throughout the day in Shiva temples. Special Puja is held at homes and temples.\n\nDue to the link to Shiva’s \"heavenly dance\", many Hindus gather together for lively dance festivals some of which can be seen for miles.\n\nThe festival is international and is celebrated around the world.\n\nIn Pakistan, Maha Shivratri is celebrated by the Hindu community, who visit the renowned Shiv temple known as the “Umarkot Shiv Mandir.” This temple hosts a three-day Shivratri festival, attended by approximately 250,000 people. The entire event’s expenses are covered by the Pakistan Hindu Panchayat, showcasing communal harmony and support for religious festivities\n\n## The Lingam\nShiva is worshiped in the form of a lingam ( Sanskrit for \"sign\" or \"distinguishing symbol\") - a pillar often placed on a receptacle that represents female creative energy. Together it represents the union of organs and the totality of creation. The use of the lingam as a symbol for Shiva was introduced after the Aryan immigration into India, having been taken from aboriginal worship.\n\nAccording to Hindu legend, Brahma and Vishnu were busy arguing over which among the three was the most powerful god. On hearing this, Shiva manifested in the form of a huge, flaming lingam. It was agreed with Brahma and Vishnu that whoever was first to find the end of the blazing column of fire would be considered the greatest of the Hindu gods. Vishnu, in the form of a boar, started looking for the bottom of the lingam, while Brahma, in the form of a swan, started looking for the top. After years of searching, neither had found an end, and they both had to acknowledge Shiva as the most powerful.\n\nFlowers, incense and other offerings are made, while all through the day the devotees chant the sacred Panchakshara mantra dedicated to Lord \"Om Namah Shivaya\".\n\n## Bel Tree\nIt is believed that Lord Shiva is fond of the Bel tree, also known as the bilwa or bilva tree, and its leaves and fruit still play a main role in his worship.\n\nHuge gatherings take place in temples all over India, though the biggest celebration is held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where Lord Shiva is believed to have stayed. Special celebrations are held at Shiva shrines in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.\n\nAll castes (divisions) of Hindu society participate in the worship of Shiva. The ceremonies surrounding Shivratri are particularly popular with Hindu women, especially those wishing to become pregnant.\n***\n#### Translate this page\n\n![Office Holidays](https:\/\/static.officeholidays.com\/images\/logos\/logo-footer.png)\n\nOffice Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world.\n\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/about)\n\n### Newsletter\nSign up to receive a weekly email update on forthcoming public holidays around the world in your inbox every Friday.\n\n- [Sign up](https:\/\/blog.officeholidays.com\/subscribe-to-our-weekly-newsletter\/)\n\n### Useful Links\n- [Holiday Definitions](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/about\/definitions)\n- [There is a Day for That\\!](https:\/\/www.thereisadayforthat.com\/)\n- [Time Zones](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/officetimezones)\n- [Social Media](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/about\/socialmedia)\n\n### Using the site\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/about\/contact)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/about\/privacy)\n- [Terms and Conditions](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/about\/terms-and-conditions)\n- [Cookie Policy](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/about\/eurocookielaw)\n\n© Copyright 2026 by Office Holidays Ltd. 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Image by Ms Sarah Welch\n\n| How long until Maha Shivratri? |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Maha Shivratri |   |   |   |\n| Dates of Maha Shivratri around the world |   |   |   |\n| Andhra PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday BiharSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday ChandigarhSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday GujaratSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday HaryanaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday JharkhandSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday KarnatakaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday KeralaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday MaharashtraSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday OdishaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday PunjabSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday RajasthanSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday TelanganaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday TripuraSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday UttarakhandSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday MauritiusSat, Mar 6National Holiday NepalSat, Mar 6National Holiday Sri LankaSat, Mar 6National Holiday Andhra PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday BiharSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday ChandigarhSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday GujaratSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday HaryanaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday KarnatakaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday KeralaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday MaharashtraSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday OdishaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday PunjabSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday RajasthanSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday TelanganaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday TripuraSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday UttarakhandSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday MauritiusSun, Feb 15National Holiday NepalSun, Feb 15National Holiday Sri LankaSun, Feb 15National Holiday Andhra PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday BiharWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday ChandigarhWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday DelhiWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday GujaratWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday HaryanaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday JharkhandWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday KarnatakaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday KeralaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MaharashtraWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MizoramWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday OdishaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday PunjabWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday RajasthanWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday TelanganaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday TripuraWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday UttarakhandWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MauritiusWed, Feb 26National Holiday NepalWed, Feb 26National Holiday Sri LankaWed, Feb 26National Holiday Andhra PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday BiharFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday ChandigarhFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday GujaratFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday HaryanaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday JharkhandFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday KarnatakaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday KeralaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday MaharashtraFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday OdishaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday PunjabFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday RajasthanFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday TelanganaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday UttarakhandFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday MauritiusFri, Mar 8National Holiday NepalFri, Mar 8National Holiday Sri LankaFri, Mar 8National Holiday Andhra PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday ChandigarhSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday GoaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday GujaratSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday HaryanaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday JharkhandSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday KarnatakaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday KeralaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday MaharashtraSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday OdishaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday PunjabSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday RajasthanSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday TelanganaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday TripuraSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday UttarakhandSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday MauritiusSat, Feb 18National Holiday NepalSat, Feb 18National Holiday Sri LankaSat, Feb 18National Holiday |   |   |   |\n| Summary |   |   |   |\n| According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva. |   |   |   |\n| Which countries observe Maha Shivratri in 2027? |   |   |   |\n| National Holiday | Regional Holiday | Not a public holiday | Govt Holiday |\n| [India](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/holidays\/india\/maha-shivratri \"Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand\")Mar 6 [Mauritius](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/holidays\/mauritius\/maha-shivratri \"Mauritius\")Mar 6 [Nepal](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/holidays\/nepal\/maha-shivratri \"Nepal\")Mar 6 [Sri Lanka](https:\/\/www.officeholidays.com\/holidays\/sri-lanka\/maha-shivratri \"Sri Lanka\")Mar 6 |   |   |   |\n\n## When is Maha Shivratri?\nMaha Shivaratri is a famous Hindu festival celebrated each year in reverence of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and regeneration.\n\nA Shivaratri is celebrated on the 13th night and 14th day of every lunar month. The Shivaratri in the month of Falgun (Phalguna) - the last month of the Hindu calendar - is Maha Shivaratri which means \"the Great Night of Shiva\". It takes place just before the arrival of Spring, usually in February or March in the Western calendar.\n\nIt is celebrated across India and is a holiday in most states and it is also a public holiday in Mauritius and Nepal.\n\n## What is Maha Shivratri?\nThe festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of summer and is a major observation in Hinduism. It is very significant to the Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which worships Shiva as its primary deity.\n\nThe Maha Shivaratri is mentioned in several Puranas (Hindu Literature) and presents different versions of this festival and referencing the icons of Shiva.\n\nMaha Shivaratri is the night when Shiva is said to have performed the Tandava Nritya, or the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. According to believers, this saved the world from destruction. Hindu scholars say Maha Shivaratri was the day when Shiva drank poisonous negativity to protect the world.\n\nMaha Shivratri is observed to mark a remembrance of 'overcoming darkness and ignorance' in life and the world. Unlike most festivals, is celebrated at night and is a solemn event.\n\nShivaratri is also when Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva married again.\n\nThe festival is principally celebrated by offerings of Bael (Bel Tree) leaves to Lord Shiva, all-day fasting and an all-night-long vigil.\n\nOn Maha Shivratri, \"Om Namah Shivaya\", the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted throughout the day in Shiva temples. Special Puja is held at homes and temples.\n\nDue to the link to Shiva’s \"heavenly dance\", many Hindus gather together for lively dance festivals some of which can be seen for miles.\n\nThe festival is international and is celebrated around the world.\n\nIn Pakistan, Maha Shivratri is celebrated by the Hindu community, who visit the renowned Shiv temple known as the “Umarkot Shiv Mandir.” This temple hosts a three-day Shivratri festival, attended by approximately 250,000 people. The entire event’s expenses are covered by the Pakistan Hindu Panchayat, showcasing communal harmony and support for religious festivities\n\n## The Lingam\nShiva is worshiped in the form of a lingam ( Sanskrit for \"sign\" or \"distinguishing symbol\") - a pillar often placed on a receptacle that represents female creative energy. Together it represents the union of organs and the totality of creation. The use of the lingam as a symbol for Shiva was introduced after the Aryan immigration into India, having been taken from aboriginal worship.\n\nAccording to Hindu legend, Brahma and Vishnu were busy arguing over which among the three was the most powerful god. On hearing this, Shiva manifested in the form of a huge, flaming lingam. It was agreed with Brahma and Vishnu that whoever was first to find the end of the blazing column of fire would be considered the greatest of the Hindu gods. Vishnu, in the form of a boar, started looking for the bottom of the lingam, while Brahma, in the form of a swan, started looking for the top. 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Boilerpipe Text	Nepalese Shiva temple. Image by Ms Sarah Welch How long until Maha Shivratri? Maha Shivratri Dates of Maha Shivratri around the world Andhra Pradesh Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Bihar Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Chandigarh Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Chhattisgarh Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Gujarat Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Haryana Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Himachal Pradesh Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Jammu and Kashmir Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Jharkhand Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Karnataka Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Kerala Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Madhya Pradesh Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Maharashtra Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Odisha Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Punjab Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Rajasthan Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Telangana Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Tripura Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Uttar Pradesh Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Uttarakhand Sat, Mar 6 Regional Holiday Mauritius Sat, Mar 6 National Holiday Nepal Sat, Mar 6 National Holiday Sri Lanka Sat, Mar 6 National Holiday Andhra Pradesh Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Bihar Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Chandigarh Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Chhattisgarh Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Gujarat Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Haryana Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Himachal Pradesh Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Jammu and Kashmir Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Karnataka Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Kerala Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Madhya Pradesh Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Maharashtra Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Odisha Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Punjab Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Rajasthan Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Telangana Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Tripura Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Uttar Pradesh Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Uttarakhand Sun, Feb 15 Regional Holiday Mauritius Sun, Feb 15 National Holiday Nepal Sun, Feb 15 National Holiday Sri Lanka Sun, Feb 15 National Holiday Andhra Pradesh Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Bihar Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Chandigarh Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Chhattisgarh Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Delhi Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Gujarat Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Haryana Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Himachal Pradesh Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Jammu and Kashmir Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Jharkhand Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Karnataka Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Kerala Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Madhya Pradesh Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Maharashtra Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Mizoram Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Odisha Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Punjab Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Rajasthan Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Telangana Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Tripura Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Uttar Pradesh Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Uttarakhand Wed, Feb 26 Regional Holiday Mauritius Wed, Feb 26 National Holiday Nepal Wed, Feb 26 National Holiday Sri Lanka Wed, Feb 26 National Holiday Andhra Pradesh Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Bihar Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Chandigarh Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Chhattisgarh Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Gujarat Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Haryana Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Himachal Pradesh Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Jammu and Kashmir Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Jharkhand Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Karnataka Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Kerala Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Madhya Pradesh Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Maharashtra Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Odisha Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Punjab Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Rajasthan Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Telangana Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Uttar Pradesh Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Uttarakhand Fri, Mar 8 Regional Holiday Mauritius Fri, Mar 8 National Holiday Nepal Fri, Mar 8 National Holiday Sri Lanka Fri, Mar 8 National Holiday Andhra Pradesh Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Chandigarh Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Chhattisgarh Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Goa Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Gujarat Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Haryana Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Himachal Pradesh Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Jammu and Kashmir Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Jharkhand Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Karnataka Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Kerala Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Madhya Pradesh Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Maharashtra Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Odisha Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Punjab Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Rajasthan Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Telangana Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Tripura Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Uttar Pradesh Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Uttarakhand Sat, Feb 18 Regional Holiday Mauritius Sat, Feb 18 National Holiday Nepal Sat, Feb 18 National Holiday Sri Lanka Sat, Feb 18 National Holiday Summary According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva. Which countries observe Maha Shivratri in 2027? National Holiday Regional Holiday Not a public holiday Govt Holiday India Mar 6 Mauritius Mar 6 Nepal Mar 6 Sri Lanka Mar 6 When is Maha Shivratri? Maha Shivaratri is a famous Hindu festival celebrated each year in reverence of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and regeneration. A Shivaratri is celebrated on the 13th night and 14th day of every lunar month. The Shivaratri in the month of Falgun (Phalguna) - the last month of the Hindu calendar - is Maha Shivaratri which means "the Great Night of Shiva". It takes place just before the arrival of Spring, usually in February or March in the Western calendar. It is celebrated across India and is a holiday in most states and it is also a public holiday in Mauritius and Nepal. What is Maha Shivratri? The festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of summer and is a major observation in Hinduism. It is very significant to the Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which worships Shiva as its primary deity. The Maha Shivaratri is mentioned in several Puranas (Hindu Literature) and presents different versions of this festival and referencing the icons of Shiva. Maha Shivaratri is the night when Shiva is said to have performed the Tandava Nritya, or the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. According to believers, this saved the world from destruction. Hindu scholars say Maha Shivaratri was the day when Shiva drank poisonous negativity to protect the world. Maha Shivratri is observed to mark a remembrance of 'overcoming darkness and ignorance' in life and the world. Unlike most festivals, is celebrated at night and is a solemn event. Shivaratri is also when Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva married again. The festival is principally celebrated by offerings of Bael (Bel Tree) leaves to Lord Shiva, all-day fasting and an all-night-long vigil. On Maha Shivratri, "Om Namah Shivaya", the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted throughout the day in Shiva temples. Special Puja is held at homes and temples. Due to the link to Shiva’s "heavenly dance", many Hindus gather together for lively dance festivals some of which can be seen for miles. The festival is international and is celebrated around the world. In Pakistan, Maha Shivratri is celebrated by the Hindu community, who visit the renowned Shiv temple known as the “Umarkot Shiv Mandir.” This temple hosts a three-day Shivratri festival, attended by approximately 250,000 people. The entire event’s expenses are covered by the Pakistan Hindu Panchayat, showcasing communal harmony and support for religious festivities The Lingam Shiva is worshiped in the form of a lingam ( Sanskrit for "sign" or "distinguishing symbol") - a pillar often placed on a receptacle that represents female creative energy. Together it represents the union of organs and the totality of creation. The use of the lingam as a symbol for Shiva was introduced after the Aryan immigration into India, having been taken from aboriginal worship. According to Hindu legend, Brahma and Vishnu were busy arguing over which among the three was the most powerful god. On hearing this, Shiva manifested in the form of a huge, flaming lingam. It was agreed with Brahma and Vishnu that whoever was first to find the end of the blazing column of fire would be considered the greatest of the Hindu gods. Vishnu, in the form of a boar, started looking for the bottom of the lingam, while Brahma, in the form of a swan, started looking for the top. After years of searching, neither had found an end, and they both had to acknowledge Shiva as the most powerful. Flowers, incense and other offerings are made, while all through the day the devotees chant the sacred Panchakshara mantra dedicated to Lord "Om Namah Shivaya". Bel Tree It is believed that Lord Shiva is fond of the Bel tree, also known as the bilwa or bilva tree, and its leaves and fruit still play a main role in his worship. Huge gatherings take place in temples all over India, though the biggest celebration is held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where Lord Shiva is believed to have stayed. Special celebrations are held at Shiva shrines in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. All castes (divisions) of Hindu society participate in the worship of Shiva. The ceremonies surrounding Shivratri are particularly popular with Hindu women, especially those wishing to become pregnant. Translate this page
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Image by Ms Sarah Welch \| How long until Maha Shivratri? \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Maha Shivratri \| \| \| \| \| Dates of Maha Shivratri around the world \| \| \| \| \| 2027 Various Mar 6 India Mar 6 Andhra PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday BiharSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday ChandigarhSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday GujaratSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday HaryanaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday JharkhandSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday KarnatakaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday KeralaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday MaharashtraSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday OdishaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday PunjabSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday RajasthanSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday TelanganaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday TripuraSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday UttarakhandSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday MauritiusSat, Mar 6National Holiday NepalSat, Mar 6National Holiday Sri LankaSat, Mar 6National Holiday 2026 Various Feb 15 India Feb 15 Andhra PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday BiharSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday ChandigarhSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday GujaratSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday HaryanaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday KarnatakaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday KeralaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday MaharashtraSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday OdishaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday PunjabSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday RajasthanSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday TelanganaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday TripuraSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday UttarakhandSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday MauritiusSun, Feb 15National Holiday NepalSun, Feb 15National Holiday Sri LankaSun, Feb 15National Holiday 2025 Various Feb 26 India Feb 26 Andhra PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday BiharWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday ChandigarhWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday DelhiWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday GujaratWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday HaryanaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday JharkhandWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday KarnatakaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday KeralaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MaharashtraWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MizoramWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday OdishaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday PunjabWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday RajasthanWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday TelanganaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday TripuraWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday UttarakhandWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MauritiusWed, Feb 26National Holiday NepalWed, Feb 26National Holiday Sri LankaWed, Feb 26National Holiday 2024 Various Mar 8 India Mar 8 Andhra PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday BiharFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday ChandigarhFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday GujaratFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday HaryanaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday JharkhandFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday KarnatakaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday KeralaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday MaharashtraFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday OdishaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday PunjabFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday RajasthanFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday TelanganaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday UttarakhandFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday MauritiusFri, Mar 8National Holiday NepalFri, Mar 8National Holiday Sri LankaFri, Mar 8National Holiday 2023 Various Feb 18 India Feb 18 Andhra PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday ChandigarhSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday GoaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday GujaratSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday HaryanaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday JharkhandSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday KarnatakaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday KeralaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday MaharashtraSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday OdishaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday PunjabSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday RajasthanSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday TelanganaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday TripuraSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday UttarakhandSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday MauritiusSat, Feb 18National Holiday NepalSat, Feb 18National Holiday Sri LankaSat, Feb 18National Holiday \| \| \| \| \| Summary \| \| \| \| \| According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva. \| \| \| \| \| Which countries observe Maha Shivratri in 2027? \| \| \| \| \| National Holiday \| Regional Holiday \| Not a public holiday \| Govt Holiday \| \| [India](https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/india/maha-shivratri "Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand")Mar 6 [Mauritius](https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/mauritius/maha-shivratri "Mauritius")Mar 6 [Nepal](https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/nepal/maha-shivratri "Nepal")Mar 6 [Sri Lanka](https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/sri-lanka/maha-shivratri "Sri Lanka")Mar 6 \| \| \| \| ## When is Maha Shivratri? Maha Shivaratri is a famous Hindu festival celebrated each year in reverence of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and regeneration. A Shivaratri is celebrated on the 13th night and 14th day of every lunar month. The Shivaratri in the month of Falgun (Phalguna) - the last month of the Hindu calendar - is Maha Shivaratri which means "the Great Night of Shiva". It takes place just before the arrival of Spring, usually in February or March in the Western calendar. It is celebrated across India and is a holiday in most states and it is also a public holiday in Mauritius and Nepal. ## What is Maha Shivratri? The festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of summer and is a major observation in Hinduism. It is very significant to the Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which worships Shiva as its primary deity. The Maha Shivaratri is mentioned in several Puranas (Hindu Literature) and presents different versions of this festival and referencing the icons of Shiva. Maha Shivaratri is the night when Shiva is said to have performed the Tandava Nritya, or the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. According to believers, this saved the world from destruction. Hindu scholars say Maha Shivaratri was the day when Shiva drank poisonous negativity to protect the world. Maha Shivratri is observed to mark a remembrance of 'overcoming darkness and ignorance' in life and the world. Unlike most festivals, is celebrated at night and is a solemn event. Shivaratri is also when Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva married again. The festival is principally celebrated by offerings of Bael (Bel Tree) leaves to Lord Shiva, all-day fasting and an all-night-long vigil. On Maha Shivratri, "Om Namah Shivaya", the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted throughout the day in Shiva temples. Special Puja is held at homes and temples. Due to the link to Shiva’s "heavenly dance", many Hindus gather together for lively dance festivals some of which can be seen for miles. The festival is international and is celebrated around the world. In Pakistan, Maha Shivratri is celebrated by the Hindu community, who visit the renowned Shiv temple known as the “Umarkot Shiv Mandir.” This temple hosts a three-day Shivratri festival, attended by approximately 250,000 people. The entire event’s expenses are covered by the Pakistan Hindu Panchayat, showcasing communal harmony and support for religious festivities ## The Lingam Shiva is worshiped in the form of a lingam ( Sanskrit for "sign" or "distinguishing symbol") - a pillar often placed on a receptacle that represents female creative energy. Together it represents the union of organs and the totality of creation. The use of the lingam as a symbol for Shiva was introduced after the Aryan immigration into India, having been taken from aboriginal worship. According to Hindu legend, Brahma and Vishnu were busy arguing over which among the three was the most powerful god. On hearing this, Shiva manifested in the form of a huge, flaming lingam. It was agreed with Brahma and Vishnu that whoever was first to find the end of the blazing column of fire would be considered the greatest of the Hindu gods. Vishnu, in the form of a boar, started looking for the bottom of the lingam, while Brahma, in the form of a swan, started looking for the top. After years of searching, neither had found an end, and they both had to acknowledge Shiva as the most powerful. Flowers, incense and other offerings are made, while all through the day the devotees chant the sacred Panchakshara mantra dedicated to Lord "Om Namah Shivaya". ## Bel Tree It is believed that Lord Shiva is fond of the Bel tree, also known as the bilwa or bilva tree, and its leaves and fruit still play a main role in his worship. Huge gatherings take place in temples all over India, though the biggest celebration is held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where Lord Shiva is believed to have stayed. Special celebrations are held at Shiva shrines in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. All castes (divisions) of Hindu society participate in the worship of Shiva. 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Image by Ms Sarah Welch \| How long until Maha Shivratri? \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Maha Shivratri \| \| \| \| \| Dates of Maha Shivratri around the world \| \| \| \| \| Andhra PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday BiharSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday ChandigarhSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday GujaratSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday HaryanaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday JharkhandSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday KarnatakaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday KeralaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday MaharashtraSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday OdishaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday PunjabSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday RajasthanSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday TelanganaSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday TripuraSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday UttarakhandSat, Mar 6Regional Holiday MauritiusSat, Mar 6National Holiday NepalSat, Mar 6National Holiday Sri LankaSat, Mar 6National Holiday Andhra PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday BiharSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday ChandigarhSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday GujaratSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday HaryanaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday KarnatakaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday KeralaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday MaharashtraSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday OdishaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday PunjabSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday RajasthanSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday TelanganaSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday TripuraSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday UttarakhandSun, Feb 15Regional Holiday MauritiusSun, Feb 15National Holiday NepalSun, Feb 15National Holiday Sri LankaSun, Feb 15National Holiday Andhra PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday BiharWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday ChandigarhWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday DelhiWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday GujaratWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday HaryanaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday JharkhandWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday KarnatakaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday KeralaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MaharashtraWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MizoramWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday OdishaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday PunjabWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday RajasthanWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday TelanganaWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday TripuraWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday UttarakhandWed, Feb 26Regional Holiday MauritiusWed, Feb 26National Holiday NepalWed, Feb 26National Holiday Sri LankaWed, Feb 26National Holiday Andhra PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday BiharFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday ChandigarhFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday GujaratFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday HaryanaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday JharkhandFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday KarnatakaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday KeralaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday MaharashtraFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday OdishaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday PunjabFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday RajasthanFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday TelanganaFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday UttarakhandFri, Mar 8Regional Holiday MauritiusFri, Mar 8National Holiday NepalFri, Mar 8National Holiday Sri LankaFri, Mar 8National Holiday Andhra PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday ChandigarhSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday ChhattisgarhSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday GoaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday GujaratSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday HaryanaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Himachal PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Jammu and KashmirSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday JharkhandSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday KarnatakaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday KeralaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Madhya PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday MaharashtraSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday OdishaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday PunjabSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday RajasthanSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday TelanganaSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday TripuraSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday Uttar PradeshSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday UttarakhandSat, Feb 18Regional Holiday MauritiusSat, Feb 18National Holiday NepalSat, Feb 18National Holiday Sri LankaSat, Feb 18National Holiday \| \| \| \| \| Summary \| \| \| \| \| According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva. \| \| \| \| \| Which countries observe Maha Shivratri in 2027? \| \| \| \| \| National Holiday \| Regional Holiday \| Not a public holiday \| Govt Holiday \| \| [India](https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/india/maha-shivratri "Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand")Mar 6 [Mauritius](https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/mauritius/maha-shivratri "Mauritius")Mar 6 [Nepal](https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/nepal/maha-shivratri "Nepal")Mar 6 [Sri Lanka](https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/sri-lanka/maha-shivratri "Sri Lanka")Mar 6 \| \| \| \| ## When is Maha Shivratri? Maha Shivaratri is a famous Hindu festival celebrated each year in reverence of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and regeneration. A Shivaratri is celebrated on the 13th night and 14th day of every lunar month. The Shivaratri in the month of Falgun (Phalguna) - the last month of the Hindu calendar - is Maha Shivaratri which means "the Great Night of Shiva". It takes place just before the arrival of Spring, usually in February or March in the Western calendar. It is celebrated across India and is a holiday in most states and it is also a public holiday in Mauritius and Nepal. ## What is Maha Shivratri? The festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of summer and is a major observation in Hinduism. It is very significant to the Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which worships Shiva as its primary deity. The Maha Shivaratri is mentioned in several Puranas (Hindu Literature) and presents different versions of this festival and referencing the icons of Shiva. Maha Shivaratri is the night when Shiva is said to have performed the Tandava Nritya, or the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. According to believers, this saved the world from destruction. Hindu scholars say Maha Shivaratri was the day when Shiva drank poisonous negativity to protect the world. Maha Shivratri is observed to mark a remembrance of 'overcoming darkness and ignorance' in life and the world. Unlike most festivals, is celebrated at night and is a solemn event. Shivaratri is also when Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva married again. The festival is principally celebrated by offerings of Bael (Bel Tree) leaves to Lord Shiva, all-day fasting and an all-night-long vigil. On Maha Shivratri, "Om Namah Shivaya", the sacred mantra of Shiva, is chanted throughout the day in Shiva temples. Special Puja is held at homes and temples. Due to the link to Shiva’s "heavenly dance", many Hindus gather together for lively dance festivals some of which can be seen for miles. The festival is international and is celebrated around the world. In Pakistan, Maha Shivratri is celebrated by the Hindu community, who visit the renowned Shiv temple known as the “Umarkot Shiv Mandir.” This temple hosts a three-day Shivratri festival, attended by approximately 250,000 people. The entire event’s expenses are covered by the Pakistan Hindu Panchayat, showcasing communal harmony and support for religious festivities ## The Lingam Shiva is worshiped in the form of a lingam ( Sanskrit for "sign" or "distinguishing symbol") - a pillar often placed on a receptacle that represents female creative energy. Together it represents the union of organs and the totality of creation. The use of the lingam as a symbol for Shiva was introduced after the Aryan immigration into India, having been taken from aboriginal worship. According to Hindu legend, Brahma and Vishnu were busy arguing over which among the three was the most powerful god. On hearing this, Shiva manifested in the form of a huge, flaming lingam. It was agreed with Brahma and Vishnu that whoever was first to find the end of the blazing column of fire would be considered the greatest of the Hindu gods. Vishnu, in the form of a boar, started looking for the bottom of the lingam, while Brahma, in the form of a swan, started looking for the top. After years of searching, neither had found an end, and they both had to acknowledge Shiva as the most powerful. Flowers, incense and other offerings are made, while all through the day the devotees chant the sacred Panchakshara mantra dedicated to Lord "Om Namah Shivaya". ## Bel Tree It is believed that Lord Shiva is fond of the Bel tree, also known as the bilwa or bilva tree, and its leaves and fruit still play a main role in his worship. Huge gatherings take place in temples all over India, though the biggest celebration is held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where Lord Shiva is believed to have stayed. Special celebrations are held at Shiva shrines in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. All castes (divisions) of Hindu society participate in the worship of Shiva. The ceremonies surrounding Shivratri are particularly popular with Hindu women, especially those wishing to become pregnant. *** #### Translate this page
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