Jalandhar Mandirs Decked up For Maha Shiv Ratri (12-02-10)

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 " Jai Jai Shiv Shankar- Kanta Lagey Na Kankar "

Maha ShivRatri is being celebrated on 12-02-10. Among the temples holding special functions are the Bhagwan Balmiki Mandir , Garha Jalandhar and Geeta Mandir , Urban Estate , Phase One Jalandhar.

On Maha Shiv Ratri  devotees get " Mast " with Bhang ( canabis ) in drink and " pakodas "

The festival celebrates the marriage of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati