Mahashivaratri was observed with the usual religious fervour on 17th February, 2015. But the celebrations commenced from 10th February itself with daily Rudrabhisheka and Archana in the mornings and evenings along with classical music and bhajans by different troupes every day in the evenings. Mahashivaratri on 17th February started with the Mahanyasadi Poorvaka Rudrabhisheka early in the morning from 6.00 am to 11.00 am followed by day long Bhajans and Devaranama by different troupes, Ekadashavara Rudrabhisheka from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm, bhajans from 9.00 pm to 12.00 midnight and midnight aarati at 12.05 am. The temple was thronged by devotees from all over the city every day with Shivaratri day seeing more than 1000 devotees seeking blessings of Lord Dakshinamurti Shiva.
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