Ahmedabad: Devotees hold grand 6.25 km long Nagar Shobha Yatra of Goddess Bhadrakali on Maha Shivratri

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 26 (ANI): A grand 6.25 km long Nagar Shobha Yatra of Goddess Bhadrakali was held in Ahmedabad city on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
More than 50 vehicles could be seen participating in the religious procession on Wednesday.

Participants in the vehicles were seen carrying red flags, while drummers and other musicians joined the procession.

In Ahmedabad's Ghodasara area, devotees crafted a Shivlinga from snow to mark the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, showcasing their deep faith and devotion.

The Shivlinga made of ice looked visually stunning, resembling the sacred form of Lord Shiva and was placed on the temple premises where devotees performed Abhishekam with milk, water, and bilva leaves.
The translucent appearance of an ice Shivlinga reflected lights placed around beautifully and enhanced the spiritual aura, drawing large crowds of worshippers who seek blessings, peace, and prosperity.
On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, devotees gathered in large numbers at various temples across India to offer prayers.
In Uttarakhand, the Daksheswar Mahadev Temple in Haridwar witnessed a significant influx of devotees seeking blessings.
Similarly, in Uttar Pradesh, large crowds gathered at Kameshwar Nath Mandir in Moradabad to mark the auspicious occasion.
In Rameswaram, devotees offered prayers and performed Jalabhishek to Lord Shiva, embracing the spiritual significance of the day.
The devotees in huge numbers also thronged Shri Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Mandir to offer their prayers and seek blessings.
Deputy Commissioner Deoghar, Vishal Sagar, assured that the arrangements are in place and said, "The preparations are good at the administrative level. We are confident that we will be able to provide darshan to all the devotees in a safe manner."
A devotee at the temple shared her experience, saying, "We did the Jalabhishek. I am very happy. There is a huge crowd. It was difficult, but we are happy to be here."
Meanwhile, devotees also continue to arrive in large numbers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to be a part of Maha Kumbh on its last day. The Mela will conclude today, on Maha Shivratri.
Foreign devotees also visited Maha Kumbh and Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple to offer prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. There, they recited the 'Shiv Tandav Stotram' and chanted 'Har Har Mahadev' as they headed towards the temple.
Maha Shivratri, known as the night of Lord Shiva, is observed with great fervour in India and other Hindu-populous countries.
The Maha Shivratri- night dedicated to Lord Shiva, the protector falls on Wednesday this year. An estimated 1 million pilgrims are expected to visit the temple this year.
Generally, the Day of Maha Shivratri falls on every 13th night or 14th day of lunar-solar month according to the Lunar Calendar. Every temple of Lord Shiva is flocked with pilgrims on the day of Shivratri. (ANI)