Maha Shivaratri 2005 Date — Sunday, January 9, 2005
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2005? Maha Shivaratri 2005 falls on Sunday, January 9, 2005.
Observance: Masik Shivaratri. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Maha Shivaratri 2005 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amavasya (next day) | Mon, 10 January 2005 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Tue, 20 January 2004 |
| 2005 | Sun, 9 January 2005 |
| 2006 | Sun, 26 February 2006 |
| 2007 | Fri, 16 February 2007 |
| 2008 | Thu, 6 March 2008 |
Hindu festivals around Maha Shivaratri 2005
- Pongal 2005 date — Fri, 14 January 2005
- Makar Sankranti 2005 date — Fri, 14 January 2005
- Vasant Panchami 2005 date — Sun, 13 February 2005
- Thaipusam 2005 date — Thu, 24 February 2005
- Holika Dahan 2005 date — Fri, 25 March 2005
- Holi 2005 date — Sat, 26 March 2005
- Ugadi 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Gudi Padwa 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Chaitra Navratri 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Vishu 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Baisakhi 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Tamil Puthandu 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
