Maha Shivaratri honors Lord Shiva every year in March.
The festival marks Shiva and Parvati’s divine union.
Devotees fast, pray, and chant "Om Namah Shivaya."
It signifies the triumph of light over darkness.
Worshipers visit temples or travel to Jyotirlingas.
Shiva is believed to perform his cosmic dance.
Lord Shiva drank poison, becoming "Neelkanth."
The festival is linked to dance and temple rituals.
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