08/03/2024 12:22 (UTC)

India celebrates Maha Shivratri honoring Lord Shiva

Bangalore, Mar 8 (EFE/EPA).- Hindus across India celebrated on Friday the Maha Shivaratri festival in honor of Lord Shiva with ritual baths of Shiva lingams and prayers. The devotees believe their desires will be fulfilled if they worship Shiva on this day and began lining up at dawn outside of main temples nationwide. Devotees brought with them offerings including flowers, coconuts, and cow's milk, all of which are used to bless the deity. (Camera: JAGADEESH NV).

SHOT LIST: INDIAN FOLK MUSICIANS PERFORM DURING ‘MAHA SHIVRATRI’ OR THE ‘GREAT NIGHT OF SHIVA’ FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS, IN BANGALORE, INDIA.

Metadata

Date: 08/03/2024 12:18 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Religion and belief » Hinduism
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 203 seconds
Reference: 7001343417
Relevance: Normal