Republica | Mahashivaratri a grand affair this time Times of India CHANDIGARH: The date on which Maha Shivaratri falls this year is auspicious for many reasons this time around. As Jaipur-based astrologer Avnish Pandey said: The Linga form of Lord Shiva was incarnated on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi, which is why this ... City stays awake for Shiva Mahashivratri special this year |