Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the god Shiva. Maha Shivaratri which means "the Great Night of Shiva.Largely celebrated in India as well as in Nepal

It is a major festival in Hinduism, but one that is solemn and marks a remembrance of "overcoming darkness and ignorance" in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, doing Yoga and meditating on ethics and virtues such as self-restraint, honesty, noninjury to others, forgiveness and the discovery of Shiva.The ardent devotees keep awake all night. Others visit one of the Shiva temples or go on pilgrimage to Jyotirlingams