The Festival MahaShivratri is the celebration of the grand marriage between Shiva and Parvathy. Lord Shiva is the lord of destruction and Parvathi is the goddess of love, care and beauty. Parvathy is also known as Shakti. The duo of Shiv and Shakti is considered to be the epitome of love, power, and togetherness. Their union is celebrated as MahaShivratri.