Mahashivratri 2022 Date: When Is Mahashivratri And Why Is This Festival Celebrated?

On Mahashivratri, devotees observe a day-long fast and seek blessings. They take bath early in the morning and visit a temple.

Mahashivratri literally translates to the great night of Lord Shiva. This year, the festival is being celebrated on March 1. Usually, the festival falls in the month of February or March, as per the Gregorian calendar.

Auspicious timings

According to Drik Panchang, the chaturdashi tithi begins at 3:16 am on March 1 and ends at 1:00 am on March 2.

Lord Shiva is worshipped during nishita kaal or midnight, which will fall between 12:08 am and 12:58 am. But devotees can also perform puja during the four prahars: