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Mahashivratri

Thousands of devotees offer prayer at Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple on Maha Shivratri

The local administration has banned the sale and consumption of marijuana, hemp, alcohol, meat and fish during the festival. Those violating this rule face legal action.

Thousands of devotees offer prayer at Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple on Maha Shivratri

Thousands of devotees offer prayer at Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple on Maha Shivratri

Thousands of devotees offer prayer at Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple on Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri 2025: Devotees throng temples to seek Mahakal’s blessings

On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, devotees have gathered in large numbers at various temples across India to offer prayers. Check out the pictures.

Maha Shivratri 2025: Devotees throng temples to seek Mahakal’s blessings

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Maha Shivratri 2025: Devotees throng temples to seek Mahakal’s blessings

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Maha Shivratri 2025: Devotees throng temples to seek Mahakal’s blessings

President Murmu greets citizens on Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva.

President Murmu greets citizens on Mahashivratri

President Murmu greets citizens on Mahashivratri

President Murmu greets citizens on Mahashivratri

Maha Kumbh 2025: Thousands take last holy dip on Mahashivratri

As Maha Kumbh 2025 reaches its final day on Maha Shivratri, large crowds of devotees keep arriving at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. The world’s largest religious congregation, which began on Paush Purnima (January 13), comes to a close today.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Thousands take last holy dip on Mahashivratri

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Thousands take last holy dip on Mahashivratri

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Thousands take last holy dip on Mahashivratri

Maha Kumbh: Colours of India converge at Sangam on Mahashivratri, visitors also from Nepal

Being the last auspicious 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh, a large number of devotees had begun to gather on the banks of the Sangam from close to midnight, and while some camped and waited patiently to take the dip at 'Brahma Muhurt', scores of them performed the bathing rituals much before the appointed time.

Maha Kumbh: Colours of India converge at Sangam on Mahashivratri, visitors also from Nepal

Maha Kumbh: Colours of India converge at Sangam on Mahashivratri, visitors also from Nepal

Maha Kumbh: Colours of India converge at Sangam on Mahashivratri, visitors also from Nepal

Maha Kumbh's final 'snan' begins on Mahashivratri

Maha Kumbh, the spectacle that takes place once in 12 years, began on January 13 (Paush Purnima) and saw grand processions of Naga Sadhus and three 'Amrit Snans'.

Maha Kumbh's final 'snan' begins on Mahashivratri

Maha Kumbh's final 'snan' begins on Mahashivratri

Maha Kumbh's final 'snan' begins on Mahashivratri

Massive crowd gathers for Mahashivratri 'snan' at Maha Kumbh

People from different parts of the country, after reaching Prayagraj, began their journey to the Sangam while hordes of other pilgrims started to camp on the grounds facing the ghats, waiting for the opportune moment to perform the bathing rituals.

Massive crowd gathers for Mahashivratri 'snan' at Maha Kumbh

Massive crowd gathers for Mahashivratri 'snan' at Maha Kumbh

Massive crowd gathers for Mahashivratri 'snan' at Maha Kumbh

Maha Kumbh: Elaborate arrangements for Mahashivratri 'snan', devotees asked to use ghats close to them

Aware of the likely surge of devotees for the last sacred bath, the entire mela area has been declared a 'no vehicle zone' from 4 pm on Tuesday and appeals were being made by authorities to take a holy dip at the ghat nearest to them instead of crowding at the Sangam.

Maha Kumbh: Elaborate arrangements for Mahashivratri 'snan', devotees asked to use ghats close to them

Maha Kumbh: Elaborate arrangements for Mahashivratri 'snan', devotees asked to use ghats close to them

Maha Kumbh: Elaborate arrangements for Mahashivratri 'snan', devotees asked to use ghats close to them

Amit Shah, D K Shivakumar to attend Mahashivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Center

Isha Yoga said in a release that its founder Sadhguru will unveil a free meditation app, featuring a 7-minute guided meditation designed to help individuals establish a simple yet powerful daily practice.

24 February 2025, 13:16 IST

Amit Shah, D K Shivakumar to attend Mahashivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Center

Amit Shah, D K Shivakumar to attend Mahashivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Center

Amit Shah, D K Shivakumar to attend Mahashivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Center

24 February 2025, 13:16 IST

16 kids participating in Mahashivratri procession suffer burn injuries due to electrocution in Kota

A boy holding the iron rod that came in contact with the power line received 100 per cent burn injuries, while four others sustained around 40-50 per cent burn injuries.

08 March 2024, 17:18 IST

16 kids participating in Mahashivratri procession suffer burn injuries due to electrocution in Kota

16 kids participating in Mahashivratri procession suffer burn injuries due to electrocution in Kota

16 kids participating in Mahashivratri procession suffer burn injuries due to electrocution in Kota

08 March 2024, 17:18 IST