Maha Shivaratri 2004 Date — Tuesday, January 20, 2004
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2004? Maha Shivaratri 2004 falls on Tuesday, January 20, 2004.
Observance: Masik Shivaratri. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Maha Shivaratri 2004 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amavasya (next day) | Wed, 21 January 2004 |
Why we celebrate
Monthly Shivaratri on Krishna Chaturdashi — monthly opportunity for Shiva upavasa.
How it is celebrated
Night Shiva puja, abhishekam, fasting.
Puja timing
Night of Krishna Chaturdashi each month.
Foods & offerings
Phalahar until next morning.
Rituals
- Shiva lingam abhishekam.
- Japa through night.
- Parana after sunrise.
Maha Shivaratri dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Sat, 1 March 2003 |
| 2004 | Tue, 20 January 2004 |
| 2005 | Sun, 9 January 2005 |
| 2006 | Sun, 26 February 2006 |
| 2007 | Fri, 16 February 2007 |
Hindu festivals around Maha Shivaratri 2004
- Pongal 2004 date — Thu, 15 January 2004
- Makar Sankranti 2004 date — Thu, 15 January 2004
- Vasant Panchami 2004 date — Mon, 26 January 2004
- Thaipusam 2004 date — Fri, 6 February 2004
- Holika Dahan 2004 date — Sat, 6 March 2004
- Holi 2004 date — Sun, 7 March 2004
- Ugadi 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Gudi Padwa 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Chaitra Navratri 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Ram Navami 2004 date — Tue, 30 March 2004
- Hanuman Jayanti 2004 date — Mon, 5 April 2004
- Vishu 2004 date — Tue, 13 April 2004
