Pachmarhi Shivratri Mela Festival is held at
Mahadev Temple in
Pachmarhi, a hill resort situated 195 km from
Bhopal. This festival celebrates the marriage of
Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati. It is observed during the months of February-March.
The devotees attending this festival carry tridents or trishul, a weapon associated with Lord Shiva.
The tridents are fixed on the top of the Chauragarh hill, which is near the temple.