🪷 महा शिवरात्रि · Mahā Śivarātri

The greatest night of Lord Śiva; cosmic dance of dissolution.
Associated deity: Śiva

Tradition

Tradition: Shaiva

Vrata: Yes (fasting day)

Primary observance: Strict fast + night-long vigil + 4-yāma pūjā

Detection Rule (Pure Pañchāṅga-Based)

{
  "tithi_number": 29,
  "tithi_paksha": "Kṛṣṇa",
  "lunar_month": "Phālguna"
}
Precedence: 1 (lower = higher priority on multi-festival days)
Engine: Festival catalogue runs at request time over BOB-History pañchāṅga output