Maha Shivaratri 2028 in Bhubaneswar

Wednesday, February 23, 2028· In 545 days

In short

Maha Shivaratri 2028 falls on Wednesday, February 23, 2028 in Bhubaneswar. It is Phalguna Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in the Hindu lunar calendar. Nishita Kaal is 11:35 PM – 12:24 AM. Sunrise is 6:12 AM and sunset 5:47 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Shivratri · Mahashivratri · Shivaratri

Bhubaneswar timings

Date
Wednesday, February 23, 2028
Wednesday
Lunar date
Phalguna Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
Nishita Kaal
11:35 PM – 12:24 AM
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
5:47 PM
Moonrise
4:43 AM
Moonset
4:09 PM
Today’s Panchang in Bhubaneswar

What is Maha Shivaratri?

Maha Shivaratri, the "great night of Shiva", falls on the fourteenth night of the waning moon in Magha. Unlike most festivals it is dated by what is happening at *midnight* rather than at sunrise, because the vigil, not the daylight, is the observance.

How it is observed

Devotees fast through the day and keep watch through the night, offering water, milk and bilva leaves to the Shiva linga in four watches. The Nishita Kaal window below is the most auspicious of them.

Other cities

AgraAhmedabadAjmerAligarhAmravatiAmritsarAsansolAurangabadBangaloreBareillyBhavnagarBhopal

Other years

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More festivals

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Frequently asked questions

When is Maha Shivaratri 2028 in Bhubaneswar?

Maha Shivaratri 2028 in Bhubaneswar is on Wednesday, February 23, 2028. It falls on Phalguna Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi.

What is the Nishita Kaal for Maha Shivaratri in Bhubaneswar?

Nishita Kaal in Bhubaneswar on Feb 23, 2028 is 11:35 PM – 12:24 AM. This is the window in which the main observance is performed.

Is Maha Shivaratri 2028 on the same day in Bhubaneswar as in India?

Yes. Maha Shivaratri falls on Feb 23, 2028 in both Bhubaneswar and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

What else is Maha Shivaratri called?

Maha Shivaratri is also known as Shivratri, Mahashivratri, Shivaratri. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.