Updated On: 16 February, 2026 09:49 PM IST | Balasore (Odisha) | PTI
Mahashivratri is one of the most auspicious occasions in India. This day is celebrated in the reverence of Lord Shiva

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The Baba Bhusandeswar Temple in Balasore marked the conclusion of Mahashivratri with a grand 'Lakhya Deepa Prajwalana', where nearly one lakh diyas were lit around the temple premises.
On Sunday, BJP MP Pratap Sarangi told reporters that the Odisha government has approved a token grant of Rs 10 crore for the temple's development.