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Vrat & fast

Masik Shivratri 2031मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivratri is a monthly night vigil and fast observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi honoring Lord Shiva.

Next occurrence · New Delhi (28.6139° N, 77.2090° E)

Tuesday, 21 January 2031

One of 12 Masik Shivratri observances in 2031 — full list below.

Tradition harmony

All regional traditions Chakra tracks agree on this date:

North (Purnimanta)
21 Jan 2031
South (Amanta)
21 Jan 2031
Tamil
21 Jan 2031
Bengali
21 Jan 2031
ISKCON
21 Jan 2031
Smarta
21 Jan 2031

Tithi window

Begins 21 Jan, 4:56 pm

Ends 22 Jan, 1:28 pm

Month view

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  • 14 TueMakar Sankranti →Makara Sankranti marks the Sun's entry into the sidereal sign of Capricorn and the start of its northward course.
  • 27 MonVasant Panchami →Vasant Panchami honours Saraswati, the goddess of learning and the arts, and marks the first stirring of spring.

Also this month: Masik Durga Ashtami (2), Ekadashi (2), Pradosh Vrat (2), Purnima (1), Satyanarayan Puja (1), Sankashti Chaturthi (1), Masik Shivratri (1), Amavasya (1), Vinayaka Chaturthi (1).

Local horizon calculations

City-wise timings

CityLocal dateTithi window (local)vs. New Delhi
New Delhi21 Jan 20314:56 pm – 22 Jan, 1:28 pmSame day
Varanasi21 Jan 20314:56 pm – 22 Jan, 1:28 pmSame day
Mumbai21 Jan 20314:56 pm – 22 Jan, 1:28 pmSame day
Bengaluru21 Jan 20314:56 pm – 22 Jan, 1:28 pmSame day
Kolkata21 Jan 20314:56 pm – 22 Jan, 1:28 pmSame day
Chennai21 Jan 20314:56 pm – 22 Jan, 1:28 pmSame day
London21 Jan 203111:26 am – 22 Jan, 7:58 amSame day
San Francisco21 Jan 20313:26 am – 11:58 pmSame day

Tithi window shown in each city’s own local time — the underlying instant is the same worldwide.

12 observances in 2031 · New Delhi

DateNameTithi window
Tuesday, 21 January 2031Featured aboveMasik Shivratri4:56 pm – 22 Jan, 1:28 pm
Thursday, 20 February 2031Masik Shivratri2:45 am – 11:55 pm
Friday, 21 March 2031Masik Shivratri12:20 pm – 22 Mar, 10:38 am
Sunday, 20 April 2031Masik Shivratri10:33 pm – 20 Apr, 10:15 pm
Monday, 19 May 2031Masik Shivratri10:08 am – 20 May, 11:15 am
Wednesday, 18 June 2031Masik Shivratri11:26 pm – 19 Jun, 1:34 am
Thursday, 17 July 2031Masik Shivratri2:13 pm – 18 Jul, 4:43 pm
Saturday, 16 August 2031Masik Shivratri5:56 am – 17 Aug, 8:08 am
Monday, 15 September 2031AdhikaMasik Shivratri10:03 pm – 15 Sept, 11:23 pm
Tuesday, 14 October 2031Masik Shivratri2:05 pm – 15 Oct, 2:14 pm
Thursday, 13 November 2031Masik Shivratri5:37 am – 14 Nov, 4:25 am
Saturday, 13 December 2031Masik Shivratri8:02 pm – 13 Dec, 5:33 pm

Masik Shivratri is a monthly spiritual observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, falling on the fourteenth day (Chaturdashi) of the waning fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in every Hindu lunar month. It occurs during the darkest night preceding the new moon (Amavasya).

The observance is anchored to the Nishita Kaal, the sacred midnight window when Lord Shiva's transcendental linga form manifested for the preservation of creation. Devotees maintain a day-long fast, broken only the following morning, and perform night vigils (jagran) accompanied by chanting the Panchakshari mantra (Om Namah Shivaya).

Ritual worship involves performing abhisheka on the Shiva Lingam with milk, curd, honey, ghee, water, and unbroken rice grains, adorned with bilva (bael) leaves. While observed every month, the Masik Shivratri occurring in the month of Magha or Phalguna is celebrated nationally as Maha Shivratri.

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Masik Shivratri in other years