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 Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the god Shiva. The name also refers to the night when Shiva performs the heavenly dance called Tandava. In every month of the luni-solar Hindu calendar, there is a Shivaratri – "night of Shiva" – on the day before new moon. It is celebrated very enthusiastically everywhere in the country. But here I'm gonna tell about the international Shivratri fair of Mandi. Mandi Shivaratri Fair is an annual renowned international fair that is held for 7 days starting with the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, in the Mandi town of Himachal Pradesh. The festival’s popularity is widespread and hence is known as an international festival. In view of the large number of gods and goddesses that are invited to the festival from its temples, Mandi town has the title of "Chhoti Kashi". During the festival the main attractions is the deities coming from all parts of the district. Cultural nights, dance, music games etc....