Indore: 51 quintals 'sabudana khichdi' offered at Khajrana Ganesh Mandir on the occasion of Mahashivratri

Indore: 51 quintals 'sabudana khichdi' offered at Khajrana Ganesh Mandir on the occasion of Mahashivratri

On this occasion, a ‘Sehra’ (headdress) was offered to the Shivlinga, as Mahashivratrii commemorates Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s marriage.

Staff ReporterUpdated: Saturday, February 18, 2023, 05:18 PM IST
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Indore Collector Ilayaraja T performed 'Rudrabhishek' | Pintu Namdev

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): 51 quintals of sabudana khichdi and 51 litres of kheer was offered to Lord Shiva in Khajrana Ganesh Mandir on the occasion of Mahashivratri on Saturday. The 'prasad' was later distributed among the devotees.

The said arrangements were done with the help of devotees, donors, social workers and temple management.

Khajrana Ganesh Mandir was decorated with flowers to welcome devotees from all over the city on the occasion of Mahashivratri. Devotees offered prayers to the Shivlinga situated inside the temple premises.

On this occasion, a ‘Sehra’ (headdress) was offered to the Shivlinga, as Mahashivratrii commemorates Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s marriage.

Collector performs 'Maharudrabhishek'

Indore Collector Ilayaraja T and Indore Municipal Corporation commissioner, Pratibha Pal performed Shri Shiva Maharudrabhishek and Aarti in the morning. 

Maha Shivratri, meaning "The Great Night of Shiva", is celebrated with the belief that Lord Shiva performs "Tandava Nrutya" on this very day. The grand festival marks the convergence of the forces of Shiva and Shakti. The duo of Shiva and Shakti is considered to be the epitome of love, power, and togetherness.

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