Hundreds of Tibetans gathered at the Lha Gyari temple in Dharamshala to celebrate this special occasion. They also tied colourful holy flags around this monastery and offered prayers here.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered prayers at Shri Somnath Mahadev, the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas, during his visit to Somnath for the inauguration of the first-ever Somnath Mahotsav, organized on the occasion of Mahashivratri, said a statement from CMO.
Devotees in large numbers continued to arrive at Ayodhya's Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple to offer prayers after visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela on Saturday.
Union Minister of State of Parliamentary Affairs of India L. Murugan visited Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple on Monday and later climbed the hill to offer prayers at the Kasi Viswanathar Shrine.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple to offer prayers at the revered pilgrimage site in Katra on Saturday.
Sharing his experience of the Maha Kumbh in the holy city, Shukla said, "This is a wonderful experience. I have been coming to the Kumbh Mela since childhood. This is not my first time. It is a great religious festival. Will take a holy dip in the Sangam and offer prayers."