Bangalore: "Mahashivarathri" was celebrated with religious fervour in Karnataka today with a large number of devottes thronging shiva temples since early hours.
Devotees waited for hours together to have a glimpse of the famous 65-foot giant idol of Lord Shiva at the temple in the city.
This year's festivities were marked by spectacular programmes like special light and sound show.
The 24-hour live singing of devotional songs and CD release of RVM Shiv Bhajan Golden Collection by renowned Bhajan singers, Anup Jalota, Anuradha Paudwal evoked a huge response.
In other districts including Mysore, Mandya, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Hubli and Gulbarga also, the festival was celebrated in a grand manner.
Devotees waited for hours together to have a glimpse of the famous 65-foot giant idol of Lord Shiva at the temple in the city.
This year's festivities were marked by spectacular programmes like special light and sound show.
In other districts including Mysore, Mandya, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Hubli and Gulbarga also, the festival was celebrated in a grand manner.
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