Andhra Pradesh's Roads and Buildings Minister B. C. Janardhan Reddy presented silk robes to Sri Uma Maheswara Swamy temple in Yaganti today, marking Mahasivaratri with new facilities for devotees.
Devotees flocked to ancient Shiva shrines across Chittoor, Annamayya, and Sri Sathya Sai districts on February 15, 2026, for special pujas and night-long vigils during Maha Shivaratri.
Ancient shrines in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district, led by the historic Srimukhalingeswara Swamy temple, prepare for massive crowds on February 15, 2026.
Crowds gathered at Sri Kapileswara Swamy and Srinivasa Mangapuram temples in Tirupati on February 13, 2026, for vibrant processions marking ongoing Brahmotsavams and the annual festival.
The Maha Sivaratri Brahmotsavams at Srikalahasti's ancient temple kicked off with the traditional Dhwajapatam ritual on February 11, drawing devotees to one of Andhra Pradesh's key Pancha Bhoota shrines.
