BHUBANESWAR: Religious fervour prevailed across the state on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri on Wednesday.
Devotees in large numbers gathered at Shri Lokanath temple in Puri, while similar crowd was seen at the shrines of Balikapileswar, Beleswar, Jodalinga, and Bhavakundaleswar.
After the celebration of Pankaujhalla Ekadasi, priests presented Lord Shiva with a special khichdi bhog. Temples were adorned with lights for the celebrations, and a mela was organised near Shri Lokanath temple by religious organisations.
