Maha Shivaratri 2042 Date — Monday, January 20, 2042
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2042? Maha Shivaratri 2042 falls on Monday, January 20, 2042.
Observance: Masik Shivaratri. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Maha Shivaratri 2042 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amavasya (next day) | Tue, 21 January 2042 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2041 | Fri, 1 March 2041 |
| 2042 | Mon, 20 January 2042 |
| 2043 | Sat, 10 January 2043 |
| 2044 | Sat, 27 February 2044 |
| 2045 | Wed, 15 February 2045 |
Hindu festivals around Maha Shivaratri 2042
- Pongal 2042 date — Tue, 14 January 2042
- Makar Sankranti 2042 date — Tue, 14 January 2042
- Vasant Panchami 2042 date — Sun, 26 January 2042
- Thaipusam 2042 date — Tue, 4 February 2042
- Holika Dahan 2042 date — Thu, 6 March 2042
- Holi 2042 date — Fri, 7 March 2042
- Ugadi 2042 date — Sat, 22 March 2042
- Gudi Padwa 2042 date — Sat, 22 March 2042
- Chaitra Navratri 2042 date — Sat, 22 March 2042
- Ram Navami 2042 date — Sat, 29 March 2042
- Hanuman Jayanti 2042 date — Sat, 5 April 2042
- Vishu 2042 date — Mon, 14 April 2042
