why do we celebrate Mahashivratri?

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According to one of the legends, Maha Shivratri marks the union of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. Tradition suggests that the Lord tied the nuptial knot with his consort on this day. And here, marriage has a more profound meaning. Shiva embodies Purusha (mindfulness), while Parvati personifies Prakriti (nature). Consciousness and energy's union facilitates creation. Hence the significance.
Interestingly, according to another legend, the Linga form of Lord Shiva first came into being on Mahashivratri.
The Story behind this is
Once Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu once had a heated debate about their superiority. Brahma lauded himself as the greatest, while Vishnu hailed himself as the creator.
Meanwhile, Lord Shiva knew that this argument could prove destructive to the Universe, and to restore peace, he emerged as a ray of fire/light.
Thereupon, he challenged Brahma and Vishnu to locate the origin and the end of the light.
Vishnu transformed into a boar and dug into the Earth, while Brahma took the form of a Swan and flew upwards and thus accepted the challenge.
After an exhausting but futile quest, Brahma urged flower Ketaki to give a false statement in his favour and proclaim him as the winner.
However, Lord Shiva knew that none could ever locate the source or the end of the light and hence was furious with Brahma for lying. Lord Vishnu conceded defeat, but Brahma, who tried to deceive, was punished.
Thus, the Maha Shivratri vrat reminds us that pride, ego, and falsehood will only lead to one's downfall.
Therefore, devotees observe the vrat to celebrate the fundamental realities of life and hail Mahadev, Lord Shiva.

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