Maha Sivaratri Festival

02/03/2016

‘The Night of Shiva’ (Maha Shivaratri) is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity. There are various interesting legends related to this festival, one of the most popular is, Shivaratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Some believe that it was on the auspicious night of Shivaratri that Lord Shiva performed the ‘Tandava’, the dance of the primal creation, preservation and destruction. Various traditions and customs related to Shivaratri Festival are dutifully followed by the worshippers of Lord Shiva. Devotees observe strict fast in honor of Shiva, though many go on a diet, some do not consume even a drop of water.