Maha Shivaratri is the time when Lord Shiva got married to Goddess Parvati ( Shakti).
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Hindu calendar month Maagha
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins = 22:34 on 13/Feb/2018
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 00:46 on 15/Feb/2018.
Maha Shivarati is a great time to please Goddess Durga.
Lord Shiva recommends to Maa Parvati (Kali) In Durga Sapthasati which is part of Markandaya Puran , that the person who reads Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali Stotram will please Goddess Durga and will get wealth , spouse , child , luxury, Power , blessings from all Demi Gods , favours from ruler, favours from Government, endless luck , horse ( car), elephants ( SUV ), four Purusharthas — Dharma, Artha, Kaam, Moksha, and in the end will get liberated .
Click the link for Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali Stotram – https://youtu.be/97pdWaMhH5U
Also before you start the puja first listen to Ganpati Mantra at – https://youtu.be/UGIY-eD3B34
For Advance Puja read the book “Devi Sanatan Amrit “