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Maha Shivaratri 2016

Maha Shivaratri 2016 was on Monday 7 March 2016 in India (Chennai, by the Vakya panchangam).

Source: the thithi, star or Tamil month at Chennai sunrise (13.09°N, 80.28°E), by the Vakya almanac; the same day across Tamil Nadu · How we calculate

Chennai,
Vakya panchangamThe traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.
In India (Chennai) Monday, 7 March 2016 Maasi 24

Maha Shivaratri 2016 in India is on Monday, 7 March 2016. Each date is computed from that country’s main city’s own sunrise.

Why this date?
Vakya
Mon 7 Mar · Maasi 24
Thirayodasi (until 11:59 am)
Star
Avittam (until 1:09 am (next day))
Mon 7 Mar · Maasi 24
Thithi
Thirayodasi (until 1:20 pm)
Star
Avittam (until 1:52 am (next day))

Both methods agree on the day.

Every year (2016 – 2036)

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When is Maha Shivaratri 2016?

Monday, 7 March 2016 in India (Chennai, Vakya panchangam).

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