Special worships were held on Tuesday on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri at Shiva temples in the Papanasam area.
The Ramalinga Swami Temple, also known as 108 Shiva Temple, which has various specialties in Papanasam, was specially decorated with garlands for the Shivalinga and Deeparadhana was held. A large number of devotees came around the temple 108 times and saw Swami.
A special decoration for Lord Shiva was made at the Thiruvaikavu Vilvavaneswara Swami Temple near Papanasam and Deeparadhana was held. As Shiva Ratri is best celebrated with four seasons of pujas, a large number of devotees stood in long queues and saw Swami.
Similarly, Arulmigu Desert Nath, who is associated with the frog white goddess in Tirupalaithurai,
Four period pujas were held on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri at Arulmigu Sukanta Kunthalambigai Amman Udanurai Arulmigu Machchapuriswara Temple in Devarayanpet and Shiva temples including Arulmigu Mullaivana Nath, the Thirukarukavu Arulmigu Kaparatsambika Amman Udanurai who is revered as the Karukkatta Nayaki. A large number of devotees attended and worshiped the Lord.
Papanasam 108 Shiva temples, including shrines including the Palaivananatha temple in Tirupalai
A dance performance was held with the participation of Bharata Natya group of folk musicians from different states. The arrangements for the festival were made by the Department of Hindu Religious Affairs.