The Mahashivaratri festival was celebrated with great religious fervor in Kalaburagi on Sunday.
Hundreds of devotees from the city and nearby villages flocked to the Shiva temple at Ramteerth, located on the outskirts of the city, to offer their prayers. Many had been waiting in long queues since early morning.
The city had a festive look and the temples were beautifully decorated for the occasion.
Apart from Ramteerth, a large number of devotees visited Sharanabasaveshwar temple to offer puja.
People also visited the giant Shivalinga located in a peaceful hilly area at Amrit Sarovar, Geeta Nagar, as well as the Vaishnavi Devi temple, built in a mountain pattern, both located on the outskirts of the city.
Religious ceremonies were organized for several days at other prominent temples, a two-day event at the historic Vittal Rukmini Temple in Station Bazaar and a four-day festival at the newly constructed Laxmi Temple in Advocates Colony in the city.
The fasting devotees observed rituals throughout the day and offered pujas at temples and at home before breaking their fast in the evening.
Published – 15 Feb 2026 19:49 IST