Mahashivratri will be celebrated on 18th February . On this special occasion, the devotees worship Lord Shiva and keep fast through the day. The people visit temples in large numbers on Mahashivratri to worship the Lord Shiva. Many people spend the entire night lighting the lamp at Shiva temples.
Lord Shiva Temples With Great Significance in South India to Visit This year on Mahashivratri:
Airavateswara Temple, Kumbakonam- Airavatesvara Temple is located in the town of Darasuram near Kumbakonam. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and takes its name from Airavata, Indra’s white elephant who worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple.
Vadakkunnathan Temple, Kerala- Vadakkunnathan Temple is located in the heart of Thrissur. It is an ancient Shiva temple with authentic Kerala-style architecture. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, thousands of people from South India travel to Thrissur.
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi- Virupaksha temple is located on the banks of the beautiful river Tungabhadra and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was built in the 7th century, underwent numerous additions to demonstrate the power of the kingdom’s various rulers.
Murudeshwar Temple, Karnataka- Murudeshwar temple is a popular Shiva temple. It is built on Kanduka Hill and surrounded on three sides by the Arabian Sea. It has a 20 storey Gopuram and it has world’s second-tallest Shiva statue.