Maha Shivaratri celebration: Mahadeepa to illuminate Lingaraj Temple at 10 pm; Here's why

On the evening of February 26, at exactly 10 PM, the sacred Mahadeepa will be placed atop the temple’s crown, an event that draws thousands of devotees each year. For many, this is not just a ritual, but a moment that marks the spiritual peak of the day, signifying the end of their fast and the fulfillment of their devotion.

Maha Shivaratri celebration: Mahadeepa to illuminate Lingaraj Temple at 10 pm; Here's why
On the evening of February 26, at exactly 10 PM, the sacred Mahadeepa will be placed atop the temple’s crown, an event that draws thousands of devotees each year. For many, this is not just a ritual, but a moment that marks the spiritual peak of the day, signifying the end of their fast and the fulfillment of their devotion.