Visakhapatnam Coastline Gears Up for Maha Shivaratri: Lakhs of Devotees Expected

• Visakhapatnam coastline prepares for Maha Shivaratri fair, expecting lakhs of devotees for holy dips and darshan.
• Devotees from various districts flock to Visakhapatnam's beaches, from RK Beach to Bheemili Beach, for sacred bathing.
• Jodigulla Palem's Shiva temple, a unique Naga Kshetram by the sea, is a major draw with its six-foot Maha Mrityunjaya Lingam and 12 Jyotirlingas.
• Saur Peethadhipathulu Yogi Prabhakar Ji highlights the significance of this coastal Shiva presence, believed to be served by local hill serpents.
• Extensive arrangements, including cultural programs and a grand fair, are in place for the night-long Maha Shivaratri celebrations at this scenic shrine near Tenneti Park.