Maha Shivratri 2023 is on February 18, Saturday. As you pray to Lord Shiva, you can visit one of these 5 spectacular Shiva temples across India.
Housing the second tallest statue of Lord Shiva, which is placed against the spectacular backdrop of the Arabian Sea, Murudeshwar Temple located in northern Karnataka is beautiful spiritual destination.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Omkar Mandhata Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and is situated in Madhya Pradesh, at the confluence of rivers Narmada and Kaveri.
This temple is one of the most famous temples situated in the holy city of Varanasi. It is also known as the Golden temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Around 1200 years old, this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the most famous in the country. The temple is located on the Garhwal Himalayan range and is set against a spectacular backdrop. But it remains closed for 6 months, including on Maha Shivratri due to snow. (Pic: Pexels)
This is the largest of the rock-cut Hindu temples at the Ellora Caves in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. According to architects, this temple is carved out of a single rock.