SHIVARATRI

Shivaratri is associated with lord Shiva, the lord of all lords. This festivals is considered the night  of the creation of  lord Shiva by his own divine grace. It falls in the month of Falgun . Hindu celebrate this festival with faith and devotion.They observe fasting throughout the day.On this day, Hindu devotees visit tempal  and offer their prayers. Pashupatinath, the greatest tempal of Shiva , is also regarded as one of the holiest shrines for all Hindus .On the day of Shivaratri , the tempal of Pashupatinath is thronded by devotees to worship lord Shiva . In the evening, the devotees light holy fires known as Dhuni and dance throughout the night . The door of Pashupatinath tempal is open only for the Hindus.People of  other riligions also visit the tempal . However, they are not allowed to visit the main shrine.