Mahashivaratri Festival or the ‘The Night of Shiva’ is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity. Shivaratri falls on the moonless 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun, which corresponds to the month of February - March in English Calendar. Celebrating the festival of Shivaratri devotees observe day and night fast and perform ritual worship of Shiva Lingam to appease Lord Shiva.

Mahashivratri falls on the 13th or the 14th night of the dark Phalgun (Feb or March) every year. It is a pious Hindu festival and celebrates the divine marriage of Shiva-Parvati. On this day, devotees observe fast to honor Lord Shiva and visit Shiva temples to offer fruits, flowers and bel leaves. Women perfrom 'Gauri Puja' for happy married life. People send Shivratri cards and gifts to their dear ones and exchange Shivaratri blessings.