Devotees celebrate Maha Shivratri, throng temples

Devotees across the country on Tuesday celebrated Mahashivratri by visiting Lord Shiva temples. (Source: Express photo by Anand Singh)

Temples witnessed heavy rush of people since early morning. (Source: express photo by Anand Singh)

Since early morning, the devotees thronged Shiva temples to offer prayers and were seen taking a holy bath in rivers, sacred 'sarovars' and performing special 'pujas'. (Source: Express photo by Anand Singh)

The festival celebrates the wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. (Source: Expres photo by Anad Singh)

People prayed at Shiv temple on the occasion of Maha Shivratri at Ghatkopar in Mumbai. (Source: Express photo by Anand Singh)

The festival was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety as lakhs of devotees gathered at the temples. (Source: Express photo by Pradeep Kocharekar)

Maha Shivratri inspires people to strive towards the pursuit of truth, which leads to the ultimate consciousness epitomised by lord Shiva. (Source: Express photo by Pradeep Kocharekar)

Devotees offered flowers and fruits and performed Pujas. (Source: Express photo by Pradeep Kocharekar)