Maha Shivratri is the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva and is popularly known as the night of Siva. Shivratri 2024 date is March 8, Friday as per panchangs in India. In Panchangs and Hindu calendars followed in Mauritius, United States, United Kingdom (Britain) and Canada , Shivaratri is marked on March 8 . It is marked on March 8 in Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand. This holy night of Shiva is observed on the night before ‘amavasya’ in the Hindu month of Phalgun (February – March) as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India . The corresponding period in other regions is the night before Magh Amavasya. Shivratri 2024 Date Puja Tithi and Timings The best time to perform puja is from 12:13 AM on March 8 to 1:02 AM on March 9 early hours midnight. Nishita Kala is chosen to perform pujas and rituals on Shivratri. All pujas and rituals are completed before Amavasya (No moon) starts. Nishita Kala Puja time is 12:13 AM on Ma