Srisailam Mahashivaratri: Massive Crowds Halt Gramotsavam, Devotees Face Chaos

• Srisailam Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavams witness unprecedented pilgrim crowds, leading to alarming ground situation.
• Gramotsavam canceled due to excessive crowds; priests performed rituals within the temple for devotee safety.
• Devotees faced hours of waiting, leading to impatience, queue line breaches, and attempts to climb temple gates.
• Devasthanam advises caution for those with children/elderly, suggests less crowded times for darshan.
• Officials urge discipline, health precautions, and cooperation; additional police deployed to manage crowds.