What is the Difference Between Shivratri and MahaShivratri – Shivratri or the night of Shiva falls on the 14th day of the lunar month or a day before the new moon. According to the Hindu calendar, it is the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of a month. There are 12 shivratris in a year. MahaShivratri 2022 is going to be observed on 1st March 2022.
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