Udupi
The Maha Shivaratri festival is being celebrated with grandeur at various Shiva temples across district on Wednesday.
Temples like Sri Anantheshwara, Sri Chandramouleshwara, Sri Uma Maheshwara, Sri Brahmalingeshwara, and Sri Mahalingeshwara are conducting special pujas, Panchamrutha Abhisheka, and various archana rituals from early morning.
Bilva archana, worship with Bilva leaves is being performed with great devotion. Cultural programs, bhajans, and night-long jagaran are also part of the celebrations.
Devotees are observing fasts and participating in the night-long bhajans and jagaran, making the festival a spiritually enriching experience.