Maha Shivaratri: A Night of Spiritual Fervor in Tamil Nadu

Maha Shivaratri was celebrated with fervor across Tamil Nadu with major gatherings in Chennai, Thanjavur, and Coimbatore. Devotees, including international tourists, flocked to historic temples for prayers and rituals. Special events and security measures were implemented to manage the influx of pilgrims attending the celebrations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chennai | Updated: 15-02-2026 16:47 IST | Created: 15-02-2026 16:47 IST
Maha Shivaratri: A Night of Spiritual Fervor in Tamil Nadu
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Maha Shivaratri celebrations unfolded with traditional fervor across Tamil Nadu, drawing lakhs of devotees to Shaivite shrines in Chennai, Thanjavur, and Coimbatore.

The historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore became a melting pot of international tourists and local devotees who queued for hours to offer prayers and partake in the auspicious event.

The celebrations included prominent cultural events and were marked by increased security and arrangements by the district administration to accommodate the surge of pilgrims.

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