February 15, 2026 1:24 PM
Devotees throng Shiva temples across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for Maha Shivaratri celebrations
A large number of devotees thronged Shiva temples across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday as Maha Shivaratri celebrations commenced in both Telugu states on a grand note. Devotees made a beeline to Shiva temples in both states before dawn. Temples resonated with devotional hymns and mantras as special rituals were performed. Devotees offered Rudrabhishekha and participated in special pujas. Many also took holy dips in rivers and ponds. Long queues were seen at major temples as devotees o...