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Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple illuminated ahead of 'Maha Shivratri'

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Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple illuminated ahead of 'Maha Shivratri'

Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple illuminated ahead of 'Maha Shivratri'

Ahead of 'Maha Shivratri', Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple got all decked up.

Fairy lights adorned temple for auspicious day.

Devotees can visit the temple following COVID guidelines.

Bhubaneswar DCP, Umashankar Das said, "Last year over 1 lakh people visited the temple on the festival but this year only a few are allowed due to COVID-19 pandemic." 'Maha Shivratri' is celebrated annually in honour of Hindu god Shiva.


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