Mahadipa lifted atop Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar ahead of schedule 

Bhubaneswar(By Abhishek Mohanty): The Mahadipa, the grand ceremonial lamp, at the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar was lit earlier than scheduled on Mahashivratri.

Devotees witnessed the lamp being lit at 8:30 PM, instead of the originally planned time of 10 PM.

The temple premises resonated with the chants of “Haribola,” creating a spiritually vibrant atmosphere. 

A large gathering of devotees was present to witness this auspicious event.