Devotees distributes 'Prasad' on the occasion of 'Maha Shivratri'

Devotees offer prayer at Shiv Mandir

Mahashivratri celebrations at Lord Lingaraj Temple

Devotees stand in a queue to offer prayer at Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple

Amitabh Bachchan chants 'Om Namah Shivay' on Maha Shivratri

Naga Sadhus in Procession for Maha Shivratri

A devotee performs a fire-breathing act during a religious procession on the eve of the Maha Shivratri festival

A devotee dressed as Lord Shiva participates in a religious procession on the eve of the Maha Shivratri festival

An artist gives final touches to a statue of Lord Shiva

Was born on Maha Shivratri, named for crescent moon on Lord Shiva’s forehead: Shashi Tharoor

VIP Darshan Suspended at Kashi Vishwanath on Mahashivratri; Special Rules for Devotees

Prayagraj: A Sadhu dressed as lord Shiva performs at the Triveni Sangam