On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, the priest committee of the world-renowned Mahakaleshwar temple on Friday offered prayers to Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) for people's welfare and well-being, happiness and prosperity.
Christians in Chennai offered prayers on the occasion of 'All Souls' Day' for the peace of the deceased souls. Many followers of the Christian faith visited Chennai Kilpauk Cemetery where their loved ones are buried.
After the lunar eclipse that took place on the intervening night of Saturday and Saturday, various religious activities were performed across the country at different temples. Devotees washed the temples at different places with holy water and offered prayers.
Earlier, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar along with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar offered prayers at the famous Gangotri Dham in Uttarkashi on Thursday as he began a two-day visit to Uttarakhand.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan offered prayers at Maa Kundheibira Mandir on the ocassion of Vijayadashami festival at Pallahara in Angul district.