Mysore/Mysuru, March 3 -- One of the ancient Shiva Temples of the district is Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple at K. Hemmanahalli on Bogadi Road which is located 9 kilometres from the city.

This year, the 30th annual Mahashivarathri Jathra Mahotsava of this temple will be held on Friday (Mar. 8). One of the unique features of the Shivarathri celebrations in this temple is that devotees can themselves perform abhisheka for the ancient Shivalinga at Ashokavana.

According to Temple Secretary Ananthavardhana, as part of the Shivarathri celebrations, rudrabhisheka, alankara and mass feeding (Anna Santarpane) will also be held throughout the day in the temple.

Focus on culture and folklore: As part of the celebrations, various cultural programmes ...