One night a year when Shiva's devotees do not sleep. Maha — great. Shiva — the ascetic, the dancer, the destroyer and the one who begins. Ratri — night.
We keep the temple open continuously from 6 pm to 6 am. Four abhishekams (one for each of the four watches), recitation of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra, bhajan, stillness. You can come, leave and come back. Those who fast, fast at their own discretion — anyone who needs a bowl of fruit will get one.