Odisha Shiva Temples Overflow with Devotees on Maha Shivratri

• Lakhs of devotees thronged Shiva temples across Odisha to offer prayers on Maha Shivratri.
• Temples were adorned with flowers, lights, and earthen lamps, with special security for smooth darshan and traffic flow.
• Prominent temples like Lingaraj, Dhabaleswar, Kapilash, and Akhandalamani witnessed huge gatherings.
• The ceremonial ‘Mahadeepa’ is scheduled to be raised at different times at various Shiva shrines.
• Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena confirmed 41 platoons of police and over 200 officers deployed at Lingaraj temple.