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Maha Shivratri: Divinity, Resplendence Captivate Devotees On The Great Night Of Shiva

The entire country dipped in devotion on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, a festival considered most auspicious because of the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. Take a sneak peek into Maha Shivratri celebrations at some famous Shiva temples as devotees gathered in large numbers to offer prayers and seek blessings of the divine Lord.

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Devbrat Patnaik

02 Mar 2022 19:38 IST

Maha Shivratri 2022

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Devotees gather in front of a 76-ft statue of Lord Shiva at Kachnar city in Jabalpur, to offer their prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.

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The magnificent view (aerial) of the 11th century Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar on Holy Shivratri spreads a divine feeling.

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The 'Mahadeepa' was raised atop the majestic Lingaraj temple at around 10:20PM.

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Lifting of Mahadeepa at Lingaraj temple is a significant ritual on Maha Shivratri when the largest diya lit is placed atop the temple, which marks the end of devotees' day-long fast.

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Ujjain set a Guinness record by lighting 11.71 lakh clay lamps (diyas), as part of the ‘Shiv Jyoti Arpanam Mahotsav’ on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.

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The Madhya Pradesh government attempted to set a new world record by lighting 11 lakh earthen lamps in the holy city, and break the previous record of 9.4 lakh lamps that were lit in Ayodhya on Diwali 2021. Ujjain eventually managed to set a new record.

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Replicating actor Prabhas’ iconic scene from the magnum opus Baahubali, a devotee was seen carrying the Shivling on his shoulders during a road show in New Delhi. A few others were seen dressed as Hindu deities on the pious occasion of Maha Shivratri.

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Thousands of devotees gather to take holy dip in River Ganga on the occasion of Maha Shivratri at Har ki Pauri, in Haridwar.

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