The chants of “Bam Bam Bhole” reverberated across the country as lakhs of devotees gathered at Shiva temples to celebrate the sacred festival of Maha Shivratri. From the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple to prominent shrines nationwide, an overwhelming surge of faith marked the occasion. Among the most significant celebrations took place at the historic Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain, where special rituals began in the early hours of the morning.