Maha Shivratri 2016: Date & Significance
Maha Shivratri 2016 is on Monday, 7 March 2016 (date for India; it may differ by a day elsewhere depending on local sunrise).
The great night of Lord Shiva, observed with night-long fasting, vigil and worship at the Nishita (midnight) muhurat.
Date: Monday, 7 March 2016 · computed at local sunrise using the Lahiri ayanamsa, validated against standard Vedic almanacs.
Maha Shivratri date for your city
Festival dates can shift by a day depending on local sunrise. Check your city’s panchang: