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

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: February 17, 2026 02:15

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.

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