Maha Shivaratri (महा शिवरात्रि) — "the great night of Shiva" — is one of the most important festivals in Shaivism, celebrating the night when Shiva is said to have performed the cosmic dance (Ananda Tandava) and married Parvati. Observed on the 14th day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Chaturdashi) in the month of Magha (February-March), it is a night of fasting (upavasa), night vigil (jaagrana), and intense devotion to Shiva. Devotees believe that on this night, Shiva is especially accessible — t
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