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 2016
Date |
Festival |
शिवरात्रि |
| January 08 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| February 06 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| March 07 | Maha shivratri | महा शिवरात्रि |
| April 05 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| May 05 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| June 03 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| July 02 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| August 01 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| August 30 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| September 29 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| October 28 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| November 27 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
| December 27 | Maas shivratri | मास शिवरात्रि |
