Maha Shivratri 2023 is one of the most awaited festivals of this year – people from all around the country are looking forward to celebrating this auspicious day and appease Lord Shiva by conducting proper Pujas on this day. Lord Shiva is one of the oldest gods in Hindu mythology, and his powers range from awarding devotees with a painless life and a painless death. The day of maha shivaratri falls on the Phalguna month according to the north Indian Hindu calendar. The same day falls in the Magha month as per the South Indian Hindu dating system.