Uttar Pradesh's Mahashivratri Festivities Draw Massive Crowds to Shiva Temples

On Mahashivratri, devotees gathered in large numbers across Uttar Pradesh, with key processions in Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Kanpur. Temples were decorated elaborately as spiritual chants filled the air, with massive crowds participating in the celebrations, emphasizing the unity of faith and tradition in this vibrant cultural event.

In an impressive display of devotion, thousands gathered at Shiva temples across Uttar Pradesh for Mahashivratri celebrations on Wednesday.

Varanasi witnessed a majestic procession led by 'naga sadhus' and 'akharas' to the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, while Gorakhpur saw Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performing traditional rituals.

Across the state, devotees participated in religious ceremonies, marking the occasion with traditional fervor and unity.

(With inputs from agencies.)