Ashiq Ali

Srinagar February 26 (KNS): The festival of Maha Shivratri was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious fervor across the Kulgam district today. Devotees of Lord Shiva thronged various temples, especially the revered Ganesh Mandir Hanad Chawalgam, from the early hours of the morning to offer prayers and seek blessings.

A large number of worshippers gathered at different temples across Kulgam, offering milk, ghee, bel leaves, and water to the sacred Shivlingam while chanting Vedic mantras for peace and the well-being of humanity. The air resonated with devotional songs and the sound of bells, adding to the spiritual ambiance of the occasion.

To ensure a smooth and hassle-free celebration, the district administration had made elaborate arrangements for the devotees.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelSecurity was tightened with the deployment of police and CRPF personnel around key temples, ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for the pilgrims.

Expressing their gratitude, the devotees thanked the administration for the well-organized facilities, including crowd management, sanitation, and other necessary arrangements that made their pilgrimage comfortable and fulfilling.

Maha Shivratri, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, marks the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is observed with fasting, night-long prayers, and devotional activities by devotees worldwide.(KNS)