Maha Shivaratri is an annual Hindu festival celebrated worldwide, particularly in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius, honoring Lord Shiva, a key deity in Hinduism. It recurs every year in late February or early March, with the next occurrence on February 15. The festival commemorates the marriage of Shiva to Parvati, the goddess of fertility, love, and devotion, and is marked by all-day fasting, meditation, prayer, and offerings to Lord Shiva. Devotees often visit prominent Shiva temples, where they bathe at sunrise and carry pots of water to cleanse the Shiva Linga, a representation of Shiva used for worship. A notable celebration occurs in Mandi, India, where the Mandi Shivaratri Fair begins on the day of Maha Shivaratri and lasts for seven days, attracting visitors from around the globe.