Gorakhpur, Feb. 15 -- On Mahashivratri, throngs of devotees flocked to Shiva temples in Gorakhpur to offer prayers, 'jal' to the deity and perform puja on the occasion of Mahashivratri while also praying for India's victory in today's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium.

India is set to face Pakistan on Sunday at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium in both teams' third group-stage match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

On Mahashivratri, devotee Anshika Pathak said a large crowd has gathered at a Gorakhpur Shiva temple since midnight, praying to Mahadev for India's victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match.

"On the holy occasion of Mahashivratri, many devotees have been coming to this temple s...