On the Shivratri day, Lord Shiva is worshipped in a special form of Linga called ‘Lingodbhavamurti.’ It is a lingam in the form of fire which has neither a beginning nor an end. Therefore Shivratri is celebrated to get rid of evil and ignorance. Lord Shiva appeared just before the beginning of Kaliyuga to rid the world of evil and ignorance. Amavas symbolically represents Kaliyuga or spiritual ignorance.

The significance of Shivratri is closely associated with ‘amavas’ - the no moon night or full dark night as per traditional Hindu Calendar. When we realize that it is his Tandava that creates each cell and it is his Tandava that is responsible for the transformation of each cell – we attain Moksha. Of course, when Lord Shiva is worshipped there is joy all around but it is not just joy but bliss that is achieved through Brahman realization – When Lord Shiva is seen in all animate and inanimate. Most Hindu festivals are noted for its mirth and color but Shivratri is a night dedicated to prayers and contemplation.