Mandi’s ‘Choti Kashi’ Marks 500 Years of Mahashivratri Tradition with Historic Festivities

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 1,250 Views

The temple town of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, celebrated the 500th International Mahashivratri Festival in 2026, reinforcing its identity as Choti Kashi. With 216 deities participating, the week-long event showcased centuries of devotion, folk heritage, and cultural vibrancy. The festival began with the Dev Samagam, led by presiding deity Kamrunag.