Various Indian States Celebrate Maha Shivratri with a Sense of Fervor

Maha Shivratri, also known as "Lord Shiva's Night," It is a notable Hindu holiday that is cheerfully and exuberantly observed across the country.

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Maha Shivratri Celebration in Madhya Pradesh

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Maha Shivratri Celebration in West Bengal

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Maha Shivratri Celebration in Jammu & Kashmir

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Maha Shivratri Celebration in Karnataka

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Maha Shivratri Celebration in Himachal Pradesh

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Maha Shivratri Celebration in Punjab

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Maha Shivratri Celebration in Maharashtra

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Maha Shivratri Celebration in Gujarat

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