Mahashivratri 2025: Date, Significance, and Celebrations, When is Maha Shivratri 2025: 26th or 27th February
Mahashivratri, one of the most significant festivals in Hinduism, is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the destroyer and transformer within the Trimurti. In 2025, Mahashivratri will be celebrated on February 26. This date is determined based on the Hindu lunar calendar, specifically the 14th day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Phalguna.
The Significance of Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri, "The Great Night of Shiva," holds immense spiritual and cultural importance. Devotees believe that on this night, Lord Shiva performed the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. It is also believed that observing fasts and performing rituals on this day can help one attain moksha (liberation) and cleanse past sins.
For many, Mahashivratri is a time for introspection, m...