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https://www.thomascook.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/shiva-e1518179480833-1.jpg665394Maha Shivaratri 21st February 2020. Maha Shivratri is one of the major Indian festivals and an occasion for public gathering. People generally fast the entire night and as mentioned under the legend, sing praises of Lord Shiva and worship him by staying awake the entire night.