Posted by ABHIRAMI.S.R. on March 11, 2013, 4:37 p.m.
Shivarathri
It is believed that Kalketu poison came out during Sagar Manthan. To save the whole universe, lord Shiva drank the poison. By this, his throat became blue in color. And, so he got he name Neel Kanth. According to the scriptures, this day is celebrated as Maha Shivaratri. Some people celebrate this day as the marriage of lord Shiva and Parvati. But, mostly people believe the day lord Shiva’s descent on earth in form of Shivlinga is known as Mahashivaratri. According to the Hindu Calendar, new year is began after the Falgun Masa. There is a change of season. Atmosphere is filled with intoxication. Influence of Kamdev is spread in every direction. Therefore, performing Puja on Chatudashi of Falgun Krishna Paksha is considered a Maha Vrat. And, slowly day got a name called Mahashivaratri.