Maha Shivratri 2023: People across India throng temples to seek blessings

Maha Shivratri, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals, is celebrated with gaiety and fervour across India. Chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' are heard in all parts of the country as temples saw a huge rush of devotees to offer prayers to Lord Shiva.

Devotees perform 'abhishek' of Lord Shiva on the occasion of 'Maha Shivratri', at a temple in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI Photo

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Mansarover Mandir on the occasion of 'Maha Shivratri', in Gorakhpur. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees perform 'abhishek' of Lord Shiva at Jharkhand Mahadev temple on the occasion of 'Maha Shivratri', in Jaipur. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees wait in queues to offer prayers at Jharkhand Mahadev temple on the occasion of 'Maha Shivratri', in Jaipur. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees perform 'abhishek' of Lord Shiva on the occasion of 'Maha Shivratri' at Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple in Dehradun. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees take holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of 'Maha Shivratri' at Sangam in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI Photo

Artists dressed as Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati during a procession on the occasion of 'Maha Shivratri', in Bhopal. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees wait in queues to offer prayers at Anandeshwar temple on the occasion of 'Maha Shivratri', in Kanpur. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees wait in queues to offer prayers at Aap Shambhu temple on the occasion of 'Maha Shivratri', in Jammu. Credit: PTI Photo