Around 5 lakh devotees expected at Somnath Temple for Mahashivratri

Somnath (Gujarat): Close to five lakh devotees are likely to visit the famous Somnath Temple during the Mahashivratri festival this weekend, officials said.

Authorities have seen a rise in the number of visitors after last month’s Somnath Swabhiman Parv, and an even larger turnout is expected on February 15, when Mahashivratri will be celebrated.

Preparations are currently underway at the temple to manage the heavy rush. Gir Somnath district collector N V Upadhyay said the temple administration and local authorities are putting detailed arrangements in place to ensure proper security and smooth facilities for devotees.