Devotees throng Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar to pay obeisance on Maha Shivratri

Srinagar, Feb 26: A large number of devotees thronged the Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar on Wednesday to pay obeisance on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.

Several tourists and devotees, including men, women and children were seen queued up along the stairs of the Shankaracharya Temple, perched on a hill overlooking the picturesque Dal Lake. Braving the rain the devotees were eagerly waiting their turn to offer prayers.

Authorities in Srinagar had made adequate arrangements to facilitate smooth and hassle-free visits for devotees at the temple and other places of worship.

A group of tourists from Mumbai, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi was delighted after paying obeisance on a cold weather morning at the temple.

Kritika from Delhi said that “it was a great experience to visit Shankaracharya temple on occasion of Maha Shivratri.” She said that the spiritual feelings are all around this temple.

The devotees also took part in the special prayers and prayed for the eternal and everlasting peace for the country, particularly Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, chief minister Omar Abdullah and others have extended their greetings to people on Maha Shivratri.