पर्वFestivals and vows
The days of Shiva
When, why, and what to read, hear and chant on the day.
महाशिवरात्रि
Mahashivratri
The great night of Shiva: a fast and an all-night vigil of worship on the 14th night of the dark fortnight of Phalguna.
श्रावण सोमवार
Sawan Somvar
Shravan (Sawan), the monsoon month held dearest to Shiva, and the fast and worship kept on each of its Mondays.
प्रदोष व्रत
Pradosh Vrat
A twice-monthly fast for Shiva on the 13th lunar day of each fortnight, with worship at twilight just after sunset.
मासिक शिवरात्रि
Masik Shivratri
The monthly night of Shiva, kept with a fast and midnight worship on the 14th night of every dark fortnight.