Maha Shivaratri: A Night of Devotion and Cultural Festivity Across Tamil Nadu

Maha Shivaratri drew lakhs of devotees across Tamil Nadu, who celebrated with traditional fervor and night-long vigils at Shaivite shrines on Sunday. Major gatherings were reported in cities including Chennai, Thanjavur, and Coimbatore.

At the historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, pilgrims, including international tourists, queued for hours to participate in the spiritual rituals. One foreign national described the event as a vibrant and lucky opportunity to experience Indian traditions.

Similar religious enthusiasm was observed at Coimbatore's Isha Yoga Center, featuring Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and events led by Sadhguru. In Thanjavur, the Brihadeeswarar Temple attracted crowds for the deity's darshan, while the Natyanjali festival began in Ariyalur, enriching the occasion with classical dance performances.