About Maha ShivaratriMaha Shivaratri is celebrated across the country; it is particularly popular in Uttar Pradesh. Maha Shivratri falls on the 14th day of the dark half of “Margasirsa” (February-March). The name means “Shiva’s night”. The ceremonies take place mainly at night. It is a festival observed in honor of Lord Shiva and it is believed that on this day Lord Shiva was married to Parvati. During this festival, people worship “Shiva – the Destroyer”. This night marks the night when Lord Shiva danced the “Tandav”. In Andhra Pradesh, pilgrims flock to the Sri Kalahasteshwara temple in Kalahasti and the Bharamarambha Malikarjunaswamy temple in Srisailam..