Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually on every Lunar month's 13th night/14th day, but once a year in late winter in honor of Lord Shiva, and in particular, marks the night when Lord Shiva performs its heavenly dance.
Maha Shivratri, the name translates to "great night of Lord Shiva" it is a Hindu festival largely celebrated in India as well as in Nepal. The festival is celebrated on the new moon day ( Amavasya ) in the month of Maagha according to the Hindu calendar.
Tandav( heavenly dance) of Lord Shiva
Another story is that the Earth was faced with imminent destruction, Goddess Parvati ( Lord Shiva's Wife ) pledged for Lord Shiva to save the world. Pleased from her prayers, Lord Shiva agreed to save the world on the pretext that the people of the Earth should have to worship him with dedication and passion. From that day onwards, the night came to be known as Maha Shivratri and people began worshipping Lord Shiva with great enthusiasm.
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Tandav( heavenly dance) of Lord Shiva
According to a popular story, when a hunter couldn't find anything to kill for his food in a forest, then he waits on the branch of a Woodapple tree. In order to attract a deer, he started throwing the leaves of the tree on the ground, he wasn't unaware that there was a Shiva Lingam beneath the tree. From the patience of the hunter on the Woodapple tree, it is believed that Lord Shiva appeared in front of the hunter and blessed him with wisdom. From that day onwards, the hunter stopped eating meat.
Another story is that the Earth was faced with imminent destruction, Goddess Parvati ( Lord Shiva's Wife ) pledged for Lord Shiva to save the world. Pleased from her prayers, Lord Shiva agreed to save the world on the pretext that the people of the Earth should have to worship him with dedication and passion. From that day onwards, the night came to be known as Maha Shivratri and people began worshipping Lord Shiva with great enthusiasm.
Another story in Hindi.
Sound of Lord Shiva Dambru
People often fast on the night of Shivratri and sing hymns and praises in the name of Lord Shiva. Hindu temples across the country are decorated with lights and colorful decorations and people can be seen offering night long prayers to Shiva Lingam. Wood apple leaves, cold water, and milk are offered to the Shiva Lingam on this day as they are believed to be Lord Shiva's favorite.
It is believed that the people who fast on this night and offer prayers to Lord Shiva bring good luck into their life. The most popular Maha Shivratri celebrations take place in Ujjain, believed to be the place of residence of Lord Shiva. Large processions are carried out throughout the city, with people thronging the streets to catch a glimpse of the revered idol of Lord Shiva.
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