1. The time of siva ratri puja is very comfortable(weather wise)

2. Lord gets pleased with hibiscus flowers and bela leaves.

3. This Lord is a vegeterian.

4. You don't have to kill animals to please him.

5. Even very poor people can worship Him.HE is not a hi-fi GOD.

6. He is not fond of gold or cash

7. A woman has to fast and remain awake the whole night which tests her determination and devotion to LORD and her husband.

8. Lord Shiva is a rare Hindu God to have one wife

9. Lord Shiva is reputed to be pleased with Pujas and offerings rather easily- Aashutosh

10. Lord Shiva symbolises ultimate manliness and male sexuality.

11. Unlike the pujas of other Hindu Gods, a waoman has to fast once a year and remain awake one night or a part thereof to complete this brata.
12. Its reported that Lord Shiva is basically very cool and leaves most of the decisions to be taken by His wife Godess Parvati.

14.In every nook and corner there is a temple for Lord Shiva in India.

15.Young women devotees find the men of their dreams when Lord is pleased.

16. When given a chance LORD decided to marry PARVATI second time.

17. LORD Shiva never hurts his wife.

18. For early mother hood-- Lord Shiva is the Master.

These are few of the points why females love to worship Lord Shiva

This piece was written on "SIVA RATRI "26TH FEB.2006
Sadasiv