One legend celebrates Shivaratri as the night Shiva weds Parvati. In the Shavia tradition, it is held that the dance of creation, preservation and destruction is performed by Shiva on this night; the ...

According to the Linga Purana, during Maha Shivratri, Lord Shiva appeared as an infinite pillar of fire (Jyotirlinga), symbolising his absolute strength. This event is honoured by Rudrabhishek and ...