BICHOLIM: The festival of Mahashivratri was celebrated with great reverence by the people in Bicholim where thousands paid tributes to Lord Shiva, on Friday.
A large number of devotees participated in the festivities at the Rudreshwar Temple in Harvalem-Sanquelim. The celebrations began early morning and throughout the day many rituals like were performed in the temple.
Being Mahashivratri, the people had direct access into the temple and were allowed to touch the shivlinga. At Harvalem and Narve queues were seen right from 4 am.
The devotees were seen taking bath near the Harvalem waterfall and offering ‘Abhishek’ to Lord Shiva. Several stalls also lined up in the area.
The people also visited the nearby Harvalem caves to enjoy its beauty. Several politicians also took blessings in the temple.
In Bicholim, some of the places where Mahashivratri was celebrated include the temple at Vathadev, Pirachi Kond, Latambarcem and Lamgao.
Police were stationed near the temple to maintain law and order.
