According to Hindu calendar, this fast of Shivaratri is known as monthly Shivaratri on Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha. Shivaratri is the great festival of the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. Monthly means 'Maha or month' and Shivaratri means 'Lord Shiva's night'.
According to Indian mythology, Lord Shiva appeared as Linga at the midnight of Maha Shivaratri. Shiva Linga was first worshiped by Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. This day is celebrated every month while Mahashivaratri falls once a year. Fasting of the monthly Shivaratri helps in achieving desired wishes.
Devotees, who wish to observe the monthly Shivaratri fast, can start it from the day of Mahashivaratri and continue it for a year. It is believed that by following the grace of Lord Shiva, observing the monthly Shivaratri fast can accomplish impossible and difficult tasks. Devotees should stay awake during Shivaratri and perform Shiva Puja during midnight. Unmarried women observe this fast to get married and married women observe this fast to maintain peace and tranquility in their married life.
Friday, 20 January 2023
Magha, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
20 January 2023 at 10:00 am - 21 January 2023 at 06:17 am
Saturday, 18 February 2023
Phalguna, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
18 February 2023 at 08:02 pm - 19 February 2023 at 04:18 pm
Monday, 20 March 2023
Chaitra, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
20 March 2023 at 04:55 am - 21 March 2023 at 01:47 am
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Vaishakha, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
18 April 2023 at 01:27 pm - 19 April 2023 at 11:24 am
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Jyeshtha, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
17 May 2023 at 10:28 pm - 18 May 2023 at 09:43 pm
Saturday, 17 June 2023
Ashadha, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
16 June 2023 at 08:40 am - 17 June 2023 at 09:12 am
Saturday, 15 July 2023
Sawan Shivaratri, Shravana, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
15 July 2023 at 08:33 pm - 16 July 2023 at 10:08 pm
Monday, 14 August 2023
Adhika Masik Shivaratri, Shravana, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
14 August 2023 at 10:25 am - 15 August 2023 at 12:43 pm
Wednesday, 13 September 2023
Bhadrapada, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
13 September 2023 at 2:21 am - 14 September 2023 at 04:49 am
Friday, 13 October 2023
Ashwina, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
12 October 2023 at 07:54 pm - 13 October 2023 at 09:51 pm
Sunday, 12 November 2023
Kartika, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
11 November 2023 at 01:58 pm - 12 November 2023 at 02:45 pm
Monday, 11 December 2023
Margashirsha, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
11 December 2023 at 07:10 am - 12 December 2023 at 06:24 am