Shivaratri is great festival of convergence of Shiva and Shakti. Maas Shivaratri or Masik Shivratri is celebrated in every month according to Hindu lunar calender. Every month, it is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha. Lord Shiva is worshipped on this day and a fast is kept in devotion of the lord. Maas Shivaratri when falls on Tuesday becomes highly auspicious.Shivaratri in the month of Magha is known as Maha Shivaratri according to Amavasyant School. However according to Purnimant School Shivaratri in month of Phalguna is known as Maha Shivaratri. Maha Shivratri, the night of the worship of Lord Shiva, occurs on the 14th night of the new moon during the dark half of the month of Phalguna.
Maas Shivratri Calender 2015
Date |
Festival |
शिवरात्रि |
| January 18 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| February 17 | Maha shivratri | महा शिवरात्रि |
| March 18 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| April 17 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| May 16 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| June 14 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| July 14 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| August 12 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| September 11 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| October 11 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| November 09 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| December 09 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
