Masik Shivaratri is a monthly Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. It falls on the 13th night/14th day of the Hindu calendar month. This auspicious day is believed to be the favorite of Lord Shiva and devotees observe fasts and offer prayers to seek his blessings.

The festival of Masik Shivaratri holds significance as it is believed to remove obstacles and bring prosperity. Devotees visit Shiva temples, chant mantras, and perform special rituals to honor the divine energy of Lord Shiva. The day is also associated with spiritual cleansing and seeking enlightenment.

On Masik Shivaratri, devotees wake up early, take a bath, and offer water, milk, and Bilva leaves to the Shiva lingam. They observe day-long fasts, meditate, and participate in night-long prayers and hymns. The festival culminates with the breaking of the fast the next day, after performing special rituals.