Maha Shivaratri: All Shiva temples report heavy rush of devotees

HYDERABAD: The city was soaked in devotional fervour as the people celebrated Maha Shivaratri with gaiety on Saturday. All Lord Shiva temples had heavy rush of devotees from early morning for the abhishekam to Shiva linga. There was a heavy turnout for the mega ‘Maha Shivling Dwadasha Jyothirlingam Darshanam’ at BHEL Shiva temple, Beeramguda. According to Kishori Bahen, “A highlight of the three-day celebrations at Bachupally, which concludes on Sunday, will be meditation and cultural programmes on all three days.” This has attracted a record number of devotees this year, said Om Prakash Beeshwa, at Shivalaya in Esamia Bazaar. Sri Rajarajeshwara temple at Vemulawada reported heavy rush with thousands of devotees making it to the well-decorated and illuminated temple.