Delhi also celebrated Mahashivratri with great fervour with devotees thronging Shiva temples since early morning to
offer prayers. The faithful were seen waiting in long, serpentine queues to pour milk and Gangajal on the shivlingams.
Most women fast on the auspicious occasion, which also symbolises the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. In several areas
of the city, devotees also participated in Shiva's marriage procession .The devotees believe that offering prayers to Shiva on
Mahashivratri brings prosperity and happiness.