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Devotees throng Srisailam temple on Mahasivaratri

On February 15, 2026, Mahasivaratri drew huge crowds to Shiva temples across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with devotees participating in rituals and festivities. Major temples in Srisailam, Tirupati, Hyderabad, and Vijayawada witnessed long queues and heightened security, as worshippers engaged in traditional practices and sought blessings.

Devotees throng Srisailam temple on Mahasivaratri

Credit: Thehindu

Key Highlights

  • Thousands of devotees attended Mahasivaratri celebrations at various Shiva temples.
  • Major events included 'Prabhotsavam', 'Pagalankarana', and 'Kalyanotsavam' rituals.
  • Long queues formed at temples in Hyderabad, Srisailam, Tirupati, and Vijayawada.
  • Increased security measures were implemented to manage the large crowds.
  • Devotees participated in special rituals like 'Mahanyasa Abhishekam' and 'Rudra Homams'.
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Sources

  1. Tirupati sees steady inflow of devotees on Mahasivaratri
  2. Maha Shivaratri draws heavy crowds to Hyderabad temples amid tight security
  3. Siva temples in Andhra Pradesh witness heavy devotee surge on Mahasivaratri
  4. Devotees throng Srisailam temple on Mahasivaratri

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

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