When Is Shivaratri 2024? Is It On March 7 Or 8? Find Out Date And Puja Timings Here

'Maha Shivaratri', a sacred Hindu festival, honours the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, as well as Shiva's divine dance, the 'Tandava'.

Hindus fast, chant prayers, and maintain an all-night vigil, reflecting on legends such as Shiva's swallowing of the 'Halahala' poison to safeguard the world.

In the South Indian calendar, it falls on the 'Chaturdashi Tithi' during 'Krishna Paksha' in the month of 'Magha'. According to the North Indian calendar, it occurs during 'Masik Shivaratri' in the month of 'Phalguna'. Despite the naming convention differences in lunar months between the two calendars, both North Indians and South Indians celebrate 'Maha Shivaratri' on the same day, uniting in reverence for this divine event.

When it is celebrated in 2024?

As per Drikpanchanga, 'Shivaratri' falls on March 8. Check out the 'puja' time and other details:

Maha Shivaratri on Friday, March 8, 2024
Nishita Kaal Puja Time - 12:07 AM to 12:56 AM, Mar 09
Duration - 00 Hours 49 Mins

On 9th Mar, Shivaratri Parana Time - 06:37 AM to 03:29 PM
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time - 06:25 PM to 09:28 PM
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time - 09:28 PM to 12:31 AM, Mar 09
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time - 12:31 AM to 03:34 AM, Mar 09
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time - 03:34 AM to 06:37 AM, Mar 09
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins - 09:57 PM on Mar 08, 2024
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends - 06:17 PM on Mar 09, 2024