Spiritual Destinations: Best Places to Visit on Mahashivaratri
Mahashivaratri, a major Hindu festival, is celebrated grandly across India. Here are the top places for a divine experience.
The first of the 12 Jyotirlingas, offering breathtaking sea views.The temple holds special poojas and processions during Maha Shivaratri.
Somnath Temple, Gujarat
– One of the most sacred Shiva temples in India, known for grand Maha Shivaratri celebrations.– Special Rudr Abhishek pujas and all-night Jagran take place.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi
A sacred pilgrimage site, Kedarnath closes in winter, and devotees worship the idol at Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath.
Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand
Nestled in the Himalayas, this sacred site marks where Lord Shiva drank poison, celebrating Mahashivaratri with grand poojas and processions.
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Rishikesh
Famous for Rahu-Ketu dosha nivarana puja on Mahashivaratri, this temple is believed to bring peace and prosperity to devotees.
Srikalahasti Temple, Andhra Pradesh
This stunning 11th-century Shiva temple hosts grand Maha Shivaratri fairs, where the Shiva Lingam is bathed in milk, honey, and water all day.
Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
– Famous for its three-faced Shiva Lingam, representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
– The temple hosts special Maha Shivaratri poojas and rituals.