38th annual Shivaratri festival concludes peacefully at Chitti Gatti temple in Mansehra

MANSEHRA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Feb, 2026) The 38th annual Shivaratri festival at the historic Shiva Temple Chitti Gatti Monday concluded peacefully, drawing thousands of devotees from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and neighboring areas. This centuries-old temple is a key spiritual center for the Hindu community in the region.

Thousands of pilgrims participated in the two days celebrations, performing traditional rituals and prayers as part of the Shivaratri observances.

Full security arrangements were implemented under the directives of District Police Officer Muhammad Azhar Khan.

DSP Baffa Pakhal Sajad Khan directly supervised the deployment, which included police officers, personnel, and women police staff.

Security measures included patrolling, monitoring, and checkpoints at all entry and exit points. The Mansehra Police said these efforts are aimed at safeguarding both the religious sentiments of devotees and the safety of the public.

The festival highlighted the region rich cultural heritage and reinforced the peaceful coexistence of diverse religious communities in Mansehra.