Srisailam Mahashivaratri: 40 Lakh Free Laddus, Toll-Free Access Amidst Huge Crowds

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News18•14-02-2026, 22:56
Srisailam Mahashivaratri: 40 Lakh Free Laddus, Toll-Free Access Amidst Huge Crowds
- •Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam witnesses massive crowds for Mahashivaratri, with devotees from Telugu states, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
- •Devasthanam distributes 40 lakh free 50-gram laddus directly in queues to every devotee, eliminating counter queues.
- •Sarvadarshan takes 15-20 hours, yet devotees' enthusiasm remains high, with many trekking through Nallamala forests.
- •Officials provide milk, snacks, water, buttermilk, and mobile medical teams in queues; special staff assist children and elderly.
- •Toll fees waived on ghat road for vehicles, expanded parking, and increased shuttle services to ease devotee movement.
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