Maha Shivratri 2019: Photos of people across India observing Shivratri

(Express Photo : Amit Chakravarty) The occasion of Maha Shivratri involves a fair where people seek blessings from Lord Shiva at 1000 years old Shiva's Temple. It is said to be built in 1060 AD. The tribals of the surrounding areas come forth and sell their handicrafts. The Maha Shivratri Fair continues for 3/4 days. It starts two days prior to Maha Shivratri and continues for a day after Maha Shivratri. Nargik Seva Sanstha spends 26 hours to cater to the needs of the crowd. (Source: Express Photo by Deepak Joshi) Devotees pray at the foot of a huge statue of Lord Shiva at a temple on Maha Shivratri festival in Mumbai on Monday. (Express Photo : Amit Chakravarty) On this day, devotees of Lord Shiva observe a fast and visit Shiva temples across the country. Pujas are performed in the late evening and milk is offered to the Shivaling. At some temples, cultural programmes are also organised. (Source: File Image) An Indian devotee dress up as Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri. People dance in honour of Lord Shiva, who is a perfect expression of rhythmic movement in the world. (Source: PTI) Devotee dressed as Hindu goddess Kali performs a fire act during a procession to mark Mahashivratri festival.(Source: AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) Sadhus (holy men), sit beside fire as they chant mantras ahead of Maha Shivratri.(Source:Express Photo by Ritesh Shukla) Maha Shivratri has a great significance for the Kumbh Mela. The festival marks the end of the holy event which is celebrated after every 12 years. This year, the ongoing Ardh Kumbh Mela will end on March 4 when devotees will take the last holy dip on the auspicious day. (Source: Express Photo by Abhinav Saha) Devotees of Bharat Sevashram Sangha organised a religious procession to mark Maha Shivratri on the streets of Kolkata. (Source: AP) Dailyhunthttps://anotepad.com/notes/hmc8xn

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