On Shivaratri, devotees of the Lord from all over the world descend upon Nepal’s capital. Pashupatinath turns into a colourful rainbow like no other. They say that on this day Shiva himself comes down to earth to meet his devotees. Here are five things his devotees say about him: Shiva is the greatest of renouncers as well as the ideal lover. Even today couples are given blessings so that they live like Shiva and Parvati.When we talk of love and compassion, it is the Shiva within us that is talking. When we express love, Shiva expresses himself using us as medium. The Good Lord allowed an outlet to the great river to traverse the earth and bring purifying water to human beings. The flowing water is one of the five elements which compose the whole Universe and from which earth arises. Ganga also denotes fertility one of the creative aspect of Shiva.