Mahashivaratri, also known as "Great Night of Shiva," is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. It is observed on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Phalguna (February-March), according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Mahashivaratri holds great significance among devotees of Lord Shiva. On this day, devotees fast and observe vigil throughout the night, performing various rituals and prayers in honor of Lord Shiva. They visit Shiva temples, offer prayers, and make offerings of milk, water, fruits, flowers, and bilva leaves to the Shiva Lingam, the symbol of Lord Shiva. The festival is believed to commemorate the marriage of Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati and the night when he performed the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. Devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for spiritual upliftment, inner peace, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Mahashivaratri is celebrated with great fervor and devotion across India and among Hindu communities worldwide. It is a time for introspection, meditation, and connecting with the divine energy of Lord Shiva, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the attainment of enlightenment.