Devotees across three districts in Kolhan division observed Maha Shivratri with grand rituals, special prayers, and large gatherings at key Shiva temples, seeking blessings for health and prosperity.
Ranchi markets witnessed a festive price surge on Mahashivratri with high demand for fruits, flowers, and puja essentials. Bananas sold at Rs 60 per dozen, apples at Rs 120-180 per kg, and bel leaves at Rs 20 per bundle as vendors reported brisk sales.
Dhanbad celebrated Maha Shivratri with grand processions and temple visits. Mayoral candidates seized the opportunity for election outreach, engaging with devotees during religious festivities.
More than two lakh pilgrims visited the historic Shiva temple in Cachar district's Bhuban Hills for Maha Shivaratri, with numbers expected to surpass five lakh by Monday.
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Devotees in Guwahati observed Maha Shivratri with traditional rituals and prayers. City police implemented traffic management measures to ensure smooth movement during the festivities.
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren performed traditional rituals at Pahari Mandir on Mahashivratri, praying for state prosperity. Devotees thronged temples across Ranchi, with grand Shiv Barat procession marking the celebrations.
The city of Amritsar witnessed grand celebrations for Mahashivratri, with devotees thronging temples, performing rituals, and observing fasts to honor Lord Shiva.
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A grand Mahashivratri celebration at Khajpura Shiv Temple in Patna saw 30 processions, tableaux, and attendance by CM Nitish Kumar and other leaders. The event included rituals, cultural performances, and elaborate security arrangements.
Thousands of devotees celebrated Mahashivaratri across Dharwad with night-long rituals, traditional offerings, and devotional music at the historic 13th-century Someshwar Temple and other neighborhood shrines.
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Thousands of devotees from Karnataka and Maharashtra flocked to Hubballi for the Shivaratri Jatra Mahotsav of Sadguru Sri Siddharoodha Swamy. Major temples held pujas and vigils, with traffic diversions in place for upcoming events.
Mahashivaratri was celebrated with immense fervour across Belagavi, with thousands visiting temples like Yadur Veerabhadreshwara and the 78ft Shiva statue. Devotees engaged in fasting, abhisheka, and cultural programmes.
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The Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand will reopen to pilgrims on April 22 at 8 am. The schedule for the Char Dham Yatra has been finalized, with Gangotri and Yamunotri opening April 19 and Badrinath on April 23.
Mahashivaratri was observed with great fervor in Dakshina Kannada district, with thousands of devotees thronging temples like Dharmasthala, Kadri, and Kudroli. Special rituals and pilgrimages marked the occasion.
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The three-day Hampi Utsav 2026 concluded with a spectacular cultural finale featuring star performances, traditional folk arts, and emotional tributes to the festival's visionary founder at the UNESCO World Heritage site.
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The 15-day Vedvyas fair at the temple in Rourkela started on Shivratri, featuring 700 stalls and extensive security measures to handle lakhs of expected visitors.
Lakhs of devotees gathered at Male Mahadeshwara Temple on MM Hills for Mahashivaratri celebrations. Enhanced security was implemented following recent leopard attack concerns, with seven teams deployed along the 8-km padayatra route.
Hazaribag witnessed a vibrant Shiv Baraat procession for Mahashivratri, featuring a Shiv Tandav troupe from Ujjain and hundreds of devotees chanting 'Har Har Mahadev' through the city streets.
The second Budanuru Utsav in Mandya taluk begins Feb 20, featuring helicopter rides for students and farmers, cultural shows by Gurukiran, and heritage celebrations at historic temples.
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Temples in Punjab and Haryana witnessed massive gatherings of devotees on Maha Shivratri, with special prayers and rituals marking the auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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