Nashik, Feb. 26 -- Due to heavy crowds in Prayagraj, many devotees chose to visit Nashik, where they took a holy dip in the Godavari River (Nashik Gange) and offered prayers at the Shri Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple on Mahashivratri.

The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with the sounds of chanting and ringing bells. Devotees dressed in traditional attire and brought offerings of milk, flowers, and fruits.

One devotee, standing in the temple queue, said, "I have been waiting in the line for almost 5 hours... I am very happy to be here..."

Juna Akhada Mahamandaleshwar Savidhanand Saraswati said, "My greeting to everyone on Maha Shivratri... A lot of devotees have come here for Darshan... I pray for the welfare of the world and harmony a...