Maha Shivratri is an Indian festival, celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. It is in descending winter season, during the Spring season to be precise. 

Maha Shivratri, means ‘the great night of Shiva’. According to legend, it is on this night that Lord Shiva appeared and also commemorates the night he performed his fury dance, Tandav.

It is believed that fasting, and praying and offerings of Lord Shiva’s favorite things  can help one overcome their sins and take the path of righteousness.

On Maha Shivratri many people celebrate it by reaching Shiva Temples by Kawariyas, who walk barefoot from long distances, and other people, praying all night and finally offering prayers at the Nishith kaal to Lod Shiva. Lord Shiva is offered milk, Bel Ptr, Various fruits including Ber etc. 

This Indian festival has a lot if significance and id celebrated with different rituals in various parts of the country like:

• Madhya Pradesh: Devotees bathe in Shivsagar lake in Khajoraho
• West Bengal: Four Shiv lings are made by the Ganges river Mud, and are prayed four times. 
• Jammu and Kashmir: A 21 days festival is celebrated
• Himachal Pradesh: Shobha Yatra of Lord Shiva is performed.
• People take vows of honesty and fairness on this day. 

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