Shivaratri is defined as "the great night of lord Shiva". It was also the day when goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva married again. On this auspicious day,people specifically visit the temples and perform rituals by having a full day fast on the diet of fruits and juices. Not only this,In the morning devotees perform Abhishek with milk and water and offer different items to the Shiva linga including Bilva leaves, Bilva fruits and Dhantura.