Lord Shiva 

How Shivratri is connected?

Mahashivratri simply means 'the Great Night of Lord Shiva' . But who is Lord Shiva ?

 In Hindu religion the Lord Shiva is considered the God of destroyer ,but He is one who protects and runs this universe. He is everything. The entire creation begins and ends with the Lord Shiva .So, He is also called the God of the Gods or Mahadev.

 Lord Shiva also means life and life is present everywhere .That means He is Omnipresent.

Lord Shiva also refers to energy. Shiva is also a mantra. And chanting the name Shiva gives immense energy.
 Lord Shiva is also called 'swaimbhu' means none has created Him. He is self made.

 The great festival of Mahashivratri has a significant place in the Hindu religion. There are a number of stories connected to Mahashivratri. One such story is during the churning of sea or the samudra manthan, a pot containing poison emerged. Incapable of consuming  ,the Gods and the demons all rushed to Lord Shiva .Shiva drank the poison and held it in His throat that turned the color of His throat  bluish and so got another name Nilkanth.This event is also celebrated in the form of Mahashivratri.

 To please this supreme being, devotees offer holy water, milk, bel leaf,datura and many more and get His blessings.