<p>A large number of devotees on Thursday thronged temples across Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh, on the occasion of Mahashivratri.</p>.<p>The devotees thronged the temples since early morning to offer prayers and perform special 'pujas'.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/saffron-activists-recite-shiv-chalisa-inside-taj-mahal-on-mahashivratri-960766.html" target="_blank">Saffron activists recite 'Shiv Chalisa' inside Taj Mahal on Mahashivratri</a></strong></p>.<p>Lord Shiva temples were decorated for the occasion.</p>.<p>The famous Saketri temple, near here, was bedecked for the celebrations.</p>.<p>Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar have extended greetings to the people on the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri. </p>
<p>A large number of devotees on Thursday thronged temples across Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh, on the occasion of Mahashivratri.</p>.<p>The devotees thronged the temples since early morning to offer prayers and perform special 'pujas'.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/saffron-activists-recite-shiv-chalisa-inside-taj-mahal-on-mahashivratri-960766.html" target="_blank">Saffron activists recite 'Shiv Chalisa' inside Taj Mahal on Mahashivratri</a></strong></p>.<p>Lord Shiva temples were decorated for the occasion.</p>.<p>The famous Saketri temple, near here, was bedecked for the celebrations.</p>.<p>Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar have extended greetings to the people on the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri. </p>