Festival date logic

Maha Shivaratri 2029

महाशिवरात्रि

The great night of Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasting and night-long vigil.

Direct answer

When is Maha Shivaratri 2029?

Maha Shivaratri 2029 is on Sunday, 11 February 2029. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna.

Also searched as: Mahashivratri 2029, Shivaratri 2029.

Gregorian date

Sunday, 11 February 2029

Hindu date

Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna

Observance moment

nishita, around midnight

Why this date?

Falls on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (14th day of dark fortnight in Phalguna month). The darkest night before Amavasya is considered most auspicious for Shiva worship, typically in February-March.

For 2029, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 11 February 2029, with Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

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Maha Shivaratri 2029 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Shravana

Common observance

fasting

Significance

Considered the night when Shiva performed the cosmic dance (Tandava).

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Night vigilFastingShiva PujaOffering Bilva leaves

Observed in

Pan-India

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Maha Shivaratri 2029?

Maha Shivaratri 2029 is on Sunday, 11 February 2029. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna.

What is the tithi for Maha Shivaratri 2029?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Maha Shivaratri.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.

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Citation summary

Samvat lists Maha Shivaratri 2029 on Sunday, 11 February 2029 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.