Obnews International Desk: Mahashivaratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence not only in India but also in many other countries of the world. On this auspicious occasion, Shiva devotees gather in a large number of temples and worship Lord Shiva. This day holds special importance to them, and they come from far and wide and are absorbed in worshiping Lord Shiva.
On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, there is a huge crowd of devotees in many ancient and historical temples in Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Some of these temples are thousands of years old and are deeply connected to Indian culture. On the day of Mahashivaratri, there is a gathering of devotees here. Let's know about the seven major temples where special worship is done on this auspicious occasion and thousands of devotees gather to see Lord Shiva.
Katasraj Temple located in Punjab province of Pakistan holds special religious significance in Hinduism. According to the belief, when Mother Sati died, where the tears of Lord Shiva fell, this temple was established. The temple is part of a huge complex, including many small and big temples. On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, a large number of devotees gather here and anoint the Shivling. The Government of Pakistan is also trying to develop this historical site as a religious tourist center.
An ancient temple of Lord Shiva is situated on the Manaura Island, some distance from Karachi, Pakistan, which is known as 'Manaura Shiva Temple' or Varun Dev Temple. This temple holds historical significance and is considered a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees.
The Gauri Temple located in the Thar region of Sindh province is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The architecture of this temple, built about 300 years ago, gets to see the beauty of Rajasthani style, which makes it special. On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, a grand event of bhajan-kirtan and worship is organized here. This temple is a center of deep religious faith and reverence for Hindu devotees living in Pakistan.
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Sri Kailavasanathan Swami Devasthanam Koval, located in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri, a large number of devotees gather here. Grand events are organized on this occasion and especially awakened all night. This temple operates according to the Tamil Hindu tradition, and for its darshan, local devotees as well as foreign devotees reach in large numbers.
The Kuneshwaram temple located in Tinkomali, Sri Lanka is one of the famous temples of Lord Shiva. This grand temple is situated on a hill along the Indian Ocean, which further enhances its natural beauty. It is believed that it was established thousands of years ago and is to the Ramayana period. On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, thousands of devotees come here to visit and the festival is celebrated with great pomp.
The famous Pashupatinath Temple located in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is considered one of the major temples of Lord Shiva. It is counted among the holiest Hindu pilgrimage centers in South Asia. On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, lakhs of devotees gather here for darshan and worship.
The Nepal government makes special arrangements on this special day and grand events are organized in the temple premises. Pashupatinath Temple is considered a sacred abode for Shiva devotees, where a large number of devotees from not only Nepal but also from India and other countries come to visit.
Gorakhnath Temple located in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is a very important place for Shiva devotees. This temple is dedicated to Gorakhnath, who is considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva, who was a prestigious saint of the Nath sect. On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, especially worshiping and bhajan-kirtan are organized here. Historically, this temple is also very important, because it was also worshiped by the kings of Nepal.
