In the sacred embrace of Magha, a month considered holy, the temple reverberates with anticipation as the grand festival of Mahashivratri approaches. This monumental occasion unfurls with a spectacular religious program, casting the temple in a resplendent glow. Adorned with floral garlands and illuminated by radiant lights, the temple becomes a beacon of devotion. Devotees from the length and breadth of pilgrimage to the temple. The day commences with the ethereal ‘Rudra Avartana’ within the gabhara, where the mask of the Maharaj is reverently placed. As dawn breaks, the temple opens its gates to devotees, a sea of pilgrims seeking Darshana. The village itself transforms into a festive tableau, with
youth groups setting up stalls, offering free sustenance to the devotees, and philanthropists contributing their support. Mass
Abhishekam, a collective offering, takes place, drawing in devotees in throngs to participate in this act of sanctification. As the day progresses, a magnificent Palakhi procession of Shukracharya Maharaj graces the streets, adorned by the Bhajani mandal and devoted villagers. The riverbanks bear witness to the Palakhi’s journey to the Ganga, culminating in a beautiful ceremony of bhajanas, Ganga Pujan, and Arati.
The day evolves into a majestic spectacle as the sun sets, bringing the Palakhi back to the temple amidst a vibrant
procession. With Arati and the reinstallation of the Maharaj, the sacred rhythm continues. Midnight sees ‘Yampuja’ and
‘Laghurudra’, followed by adorned shiv pindi decorations that enthrall the devotees even under the cloak of night. The temple
stands as a testimony to unwavering devotion, where even in the darkest hours, the desire for Darshan remains resolute.