Devotees in large numbers thronged temples across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh to offer prayers on Mahashivratri on Friday.
They stood in long queues waiting to offer milk and fruits to Lord Shiva.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann extended his warm greetings to the people and visited a Shiv temple in Mohali along with his wife Gurpreet Kaur to pay obeisance.
Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Union Territory Administrator Banwarilal Purohit also wished people and said Mahashivaratri is the most auspicious and significant spiritual festival for millions of devotees of Lord Shiva and the day is observed with fervour and devotion.
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