Mahasivaratri is one of the most important parvas among the festivals of Bharatiyas. Just as Prayaga and Pushkara are called 'Tirtharaja', Mahasivaratri is called 'vrataraja'. This vrata is observed in all parts of Bharatadesa with concern reverence and devotion. Though this is a festival where the prominent deity is Siva and a very special parva for saivites, even Vaishṇavas and worshippers of other great devatas also should specially worship God (Siva) on Sivaratri.
