In Nepal, the festival is celebrated on the 14th day of the Magha month according to the Hindu Lunar calendar.
The name ‘Maha Shivaratri’ translates to ‘Great Night of Shiva’, which is celebrated in honor of the confluence of Shiva and Shakti. It also marks the night when Lord Shiva performed ‘Tandav’, a dance form.
There are several reasons behind the celebration of Maha Shivaratri but the famous of them all is the marriage of Shiva and Shakti.