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.