PATNA: All temples in the state capital are lavishly decorated with lights and flowers in and around their premises on the occasion of Mahashivratri, a festival celebrated to commemorate the marriage of the Lord. Shiv And Goddess Parvati is falling on Tuesday.
Temporary Stalls of flowers, ‘bel leaves’, seasonal and dry fruits and other puja items have been set up in all the localities, especially around the temples. Devotees will observe fast throughout the day and offer prayers to the Lord.
Governor said Sanjeev Chaurasia, chairman of the worship committee of Khajpura Shiv temple Phagu ChouhanChief Minister Nitish Kumar And some other ministers will attend a function and perform ‘aarti’ of the tableau of Lord Shiva near the temple on Tuesday evening.
“The highlight of the occasion will be the arrival of 1,001 barefoot women carrying a Kalash on their heads for Jalabhishek,” said Chaurasia. late night.
“Bhajans, Ganga ‘aarti’ and other rituals will mark the occasion,” he said.
Mahavir Mandir Trust’s secretary Acharya Kishore Kunal told this newspaper on Monday that the temple has booked 50 special pujas ‘Rudrabhishek’ on the occasion.
Kunal said, “We will also do one hour prayer from 11 pm onwards.”
The temple at Rupaspur which receives hundreds of devotees residing in Gola Road, Abhinaya Nagar and RPS Road has also been decorated for this special occasion.
Its chief priest Bhup Narayan Pathak said that this year the occasion has become even more special as it is falling on a Tuesday.
Mahashivratri is also celebrated in homes where people observe fast and offer special worship to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Temporary Stalls of flowers, ‘bel leaves’, seasonal and dry fruits and other puja items have been set up in all the localities, especially around the temples. Devotees will observe fast throughout the day and offer prayers to the Lord.
Governor said Sanjeev Chaurasia, chairman of the worship committee of Khajpura Shiv temple Phagu ChouhanChief Minister Nitish Kumar And some other ministers will attend a function and perform ‘aarti’ of the tableau of Lord Shiva near the temple on Tuesday evening.
“The highlight of the occasion will be the arrival of 1,001 barefoot women carrying a Kalash on their heads for Jalabhishek,” said Chaurasia. late night.
“Bhajans, Ganga ‘aarti’ and other rituals will mark the occasion,” he said.
Mahavir Mandir Trust’s secretary Acharya Kishore Kunal told this newspaper on Monday that the temple has booked 50 special pujas ‘Rudrabhishek’ on the occasion.
Kunal said, “We will also do one hour prayer from 11 pm onwards.”
The temple at Rupaspur which receives hundreds of devotees residing in Gola Road, Abhinaya Nagar and RPS Road has also been decorated for this special occasion.
Its chief priest Bhup Narayan Pathak said that this year the occasion has become even more special as it is falling on a Tuesday.
Mahashivratri is also celebrated in homes where people observe fast and offer special worship to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.