Why is Maha Shivratri Celebrated?
There are several legends associated with Maha Shivratri. Some devotees worshipping Shiva on this day to absolves them of their sins, while some celebrate the festival to commemorate the union of Shiva and Paravati. It is believed that Shiva and Paravati were wedded on this day.
Another legend associated with Shivratri says that when the world was nearing destruction or pralaya, Goddess Paravati prayed to her husband to save the world. Shiva acceded to his wife’s pleas and to thank him, Goddess Paravati named the night Maha-Shivratri which has since then been celebrated every year.
In another legend, Maha Shivratri finds its traces in the Samudra Manthan or the great churning of the oceans which begot a pot of amrit , and along with it came halahal poison (which was so deadly that it could annihilate the whole universe). All the Gods and Goddesses collectively could not muster the courage to even touch the poison for the fear of death. So they requested Shiva to save them. It was Shiva who consumed the poison, held it cleverly in his throat and saved the world from the catastrophe. Since then, Shivratri is celebrated to express gratitude to Lord Shiva for saving mankind.
Hara Hara Mahadev Shambhu Kashi Vishwanath Gange ~ Hari Om Tat Sat 
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