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    Mahashivratri bliss: Massive crowds and rituals mark joyous celebrations

    Mahashivratri, the Hindu festival devoted to Lord Shiva, witnessed large crowds at temples across India, with devotees engaging in rituals and fervent prayers. The jubilant atmosphere and the participation of people from various age groups during the festivities were beautifully depicted in images, underscoring the cultural vibrancy of the traditional celebrations.

    Moneycontrol News
    March 08, 2024 / 17:16 IST
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    Amritsar, Punjab: Devotees queued up at a Shiv temple in Amritsar on March 8, 2024, to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. (PTI Photo)
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    Nagaon, Assam: Devotees offered prayers at the Maha Mrityunjay temple in Nagaon district of Assam, marking the Mahashivratri festival. (PTI Photo)
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    Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: The Pashupatinath Nepali Community participated in a procession in Bhopal on Mahashivratri (PTI Photo)
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    Deoghar, Jharkhand: Devotees gathered at Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar district on Mahashivratri (PTI Photo)
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    East Delhi: Devotees visited the Gufa Wala Mandir in Preet Vihar, East Delhi, on the occasion of Mahashivratri (PTI Photo)
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    Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Devotees offered prayers at a Shiva temple (PTI Photo)
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    Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh: Devotees gathered at a Shiva temple in Moradabad to offer prayers on the sacred day (PTI Photo)
    Maha Shivratri in Kozhikode
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    Kozhikode, Kerala: Elephants carried idols of Hindu deities as part of the 'seeveli' ritual at Sreekandeswara Temple on Mahashivratri (PTI Photo)
    Maha Shivratri in Thane
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    Thane, Maharashtra: Devotees performed the 'abhishek' ritual of Lord Shiva at the Kopineshwar temple in Thane (PTI Photo)
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    Hyderabad, Telangana: Devotees waited in queues to offer prayers to Lord Shiva at the Mahadev temple near Charminar (PTI Photo)
    Maha Shivratri in Lucknow
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    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Devotees participate in a 'Shobha Yatra' (PTI Photo)
    Sand art of Lord Shiva
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    Mumbai, Maharashtra: Sand artists give finishing touches to a sculpture of Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivratri festival (PTI Photo)
    Maha Shivratri in Bengaluru
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    Bengaluru, Karnataka: Devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva at Murugeshpalya (PTI Photo)
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    Tags: #festival #Mahashivaratri #Mahashivratri #Slideshow
    first published: Mar 8, 2024 05:16 pm

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