Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.
The Mahashivratri festival, also much popular as 'Shivratri' or 'Great Night of Lord Shiva', is observed on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha every year on the month of Maagh according to the Hindu calendar
Thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India and South Asian countries on Thursday thronged the historic Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu,Nepal to offer prayers on Maha Shivratri
Situated on the banks of river Bagmati, the temple sparkled with colourful flags, lights and flowers.
About 3,000 security personnel, hundreds in plainclothes, and over 5,000 volunteers were deployed as part of tight security arrangements at the temple complex.
It is expected that 700,000 people, including 150,000 devotees from
India, will visit the temple during the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva
Maha Shivratri Celebrations in Arunachaleswarar Temple,Thiruvannamalai
The Mahashivratri festival, also much popular as 'Shivratri' or 'Great Night of Lord Shiva', is observed on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha every year on the month of Maagh according to the Hindu calendar
According to Hindu mythology, Mahashivratri is Lord Shiva's favourite day. Devotees on this day remain on fast or perform hour long spiritual meditation by following rituals to commemorate Mahashivratri and be blessed with grace.
Thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India and South Asian countries on Thursday thronged the historic Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu,Nepal to offer prayers on Maha Shivratri
Situated on the banks of river Bagmati, the temple sparkled with colourful flags, lights and flowers.
About 3,000 security personnel, hundreds in plainclothes, and over 5,000 volunteers were deployed as part of tight security arrangements at the temple complex.
Maha Shivratri Celebrations in Arunachaleswarar Temple,Thiruvannamalai
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