"Maha-Shivratri Celebrations in South India: A Devotional Experience"
Maha-Shivratri, a Hindu festival honoring Lord Shiva, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in South India. Devotees wake up early, visit Shiva temples, offer prayers, and perform special rituals. Fasting and chanting mantras are important parts of the celebration, and some of the important places to celebrate Maha-Shivratri in South India include Chidambaram Temple, Meenakshi Temple, and Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu, as well as Murudeshwar Temple and Kotilingeshwara Temple in Karnataka.