Patna: Mahashivratri, the auspicious festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, resonated with deep devotion and enthusiasm as Bihar embraced the celebrations on Friday.
In Patna, vibrant processions wound their way from 27 locations, converging at the majestic Khajpura Shiv Mandir for a grand culmination. Devotees thronged the temples across the city, offering prayers through the sacred ritual of Jalabhishek, symbolizing reverence to Lord Shiva.
Begusarai witnessed a spectacular Shiva procession, commencing from the revered Karpuri Sthan, the largest Shiva temple in the city. Lord Bholenath graced the procession, adorning a chariot akin to a groom, accompanied by a procession of deities and mythical beings, including ghosts and vampires. The procession traversed through the main market, greeted warmly by enthusiastic crowds chanting “Bam-Bam Bhole” and “Jai Mahadev.”
In Bhagalpur district, devotees thronged Shiva temples since the break of dawn, participating in morning prayers and offering Jalabhishek to the Shivalinga. The air buzzed with devotion as devotees hailed Bhole Baba, creating a festive ambiance across all Shiva temples in Bhagalpur.
Sitamarhi city bore witness to the traditional tableau of the divine wedding procession of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. The procession, featuring elaborately decorated floats depicting various gods and goddesses, traversed through the city streets, captivating onlookers with its splendor and festive spirit. The portrayal of Shiva and Parvati’s divine union mesmerized spectators, while the inclusion of playful ghosts in the tableau added to the joyous atmosphere.
In Aurangabad, devotees congregated in temples, performing rituals and Jalabhishek with fervor and devotion. Colorful festivities adorned with flower decorations, Akhand Hari Kirtan, and the distribution of Mahaprasad added to the festive cheer, highlighting the significance of Mahashivratri as a major spiritual event.
Nawada witnessed a similar fervor, with devotees thronging Shiva temples to offer prayers and perform rituals, including the worship of Shiva and Parvati with traditional offerings. Grand processions, echoing with chants of “Har Har Mahadev,” enlivened the streets, as devotees danced and celebrated the divine occasion.
Mahashivratri, revered as the festival of worship of Lord Shiva, drew crowds of devotees to temples across Bihar, where chants of “Har Har Mahadev” reverberated throughout the day.
