The festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated as a sacred day of Lord Shiva on the thirteenth or fourteenth day during the month of February or March (Phagun). Maha Shivratri means “the big night of Lord Shiva”. The rituals associated with Maha Shivratri are performed during night and it is also believed that Lord Shiva got married to Goddess Parvati on this festival of Maha Shivratri.
The festival of Maha Shivratri also indicates the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandav dance.
People fast on the festival of Maha Shivratri and devote their maximum time remembering Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lingam of Lord Shiva is worshiped in a very traditional manner where the lingam is offered with honey, milk, water, honey, fruits and bael leaves. While offering these things to the lingam of Shiva people recite “Om Namah Shivaya”.
This festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated by many people, as there are many devotees of Lord Shiva.
