Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri falls on 15/02/2026 this year, marking the night Lord Shiva is believed to have performed the cosmic tandava, the dance of creation, preservation and destruction, and by some traditions, the night of his wedding to Goddess Parvati.

Across India it's observed through night-long vigils at Shiva temples, fasting through the day, and offerings of bael (wood apple) leaves, milk and water poured over the Shiva lingam through the four watches of the night. major gatherings take place at temples like Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi and Somnath in Gujarat, with devotees often staying awake till dawn.

Because many Indian festivals follow the lunar or regional calendars rather than a fixed Gregorian date, the exact day can shift by a day either way — this page reflects the widely reported date for 2026, worth a quick local check closer to the time, especially for moon-sighting-dependent observances like the Eids.

Knowing exactly how many days remain helps with the practical side too: booking leave, planning travel before fares climb, or simply setting expectations with family on when to expect a visit home. That's the gap this countdown fills — one clear, large number, ticking down in real time, so there's no need to keep recalculating by hand or hunting for the date across half a dozen tabs.