Maha shivratri is the main festival of Lord Shiva. Maha shivratri festival is celebrated on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi. Shivratri is the great festival of union of Shiva and Shakti. It is believed that at the beginning of the creation, Lord Shankar had descended from Brahma in the form of Rudra at midnight on this day. On this day Lord Shiva was married to Goddess Parvati. Maha shivratri is considered to be the most important of the 12 Shivaratris that take place in a year. It is mentioned in the Shiv Purana that the 'Linga', the symbol of the formless form of Shiva, appeared in the midnight of this holy date and was first worshiped by Brahma and Vishnu. That is why this date became famous as 'Shivratri'.The holy festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the world including India.

According to Shiva Purana, six items must be included in Mahashivratri Puja:
• Abhishek of Shivling with water, milk and honey. plum or bel leaves that represent purification of the soul.
• The paste of vermilion is applied to the Shiva Linga after bathing. It represents virtue.
• Fruits, which signify longevity and satisfaction of desires.
• burning incense, wealth, yield (grains).
• The lamp which is conducive to the attainment of knowledge.
• and betel leaves which signify contentment with worldly pleasures.