About
Bhootnath Temple is
one of the revered and the oldest Shrines in Lucknow. Lord Shiva is being
worshipped along with Lord Hanumana inside the temple. It is situated in
Bhootnath Market, Indira Nagar, Lucknow, India. There are also idols of
Goddess Parvati and Shivlinga along with Nandi (the bull of Shiva) here. The
entire nearby region has been developed with the same name along with the
famous Bhoothnath Market, which has now become a significant market in Gomti
Nagar area of Lucknow.
MahaShivratri is celebrated among
the local devotees and the tourists with a great fervour, devotion and zeal
every year. A fest has been organised by the organisers to celebrate this big
festival annually. A fest (fair) has been organised by the local devotees and
the organisers to celebrate this big festival annually. Devotees observe fast
on this night and do not eat anything till night and offer fruits, flowers and
bel leaves on Shiva Linga. This notable pilgrimage is decorated with flowers
and lights and has a spiritual environment which gives peace of mind and heart
to the pilgrims.