Maha Shivratri 2023:
It falls on Krishna Chaturdashi of Falgun, and is generally celebrated in February or March. Check here the date of Maha Shivratri in 2023.
Hindus observe Maha Shivaratri, also known as Padmarajarathri or 'The Great Night of Shiva', annually as a festival to honor Lord Shiva. Devotees do various religious activities in order to please Lord Shiva on this day, including worshipping him and observing a strict fast. A person is also believed to be blessed with Moksha or salvation if he or she pleases Lord Shankara on Shivaratri day. On this day, Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati. Shiva is said to have entered deep meditation after Sati died. Sati reincarnated as Parvati to become the consort of Lord Shiva. As a result, Mahashivratri marks the union of Shiva and Parvati on the 14th o…