As thousands of Hindus are celebrating Maha Shiv Ratri or festival for Lord Shiva today, more than 5,000 people are expected to attend and give their offering at the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple in Nadi through out the day.
Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple is the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere.
The temple management says all COVID-19 restrictions will be followed where people will be required to register at the entrance and all social distancing regulations are being applied as well.
Temple Head Priest, Mohan Somasiva Gurukkal says more than a thousand people have already visited the temple since this morning.
He adds the Hindu religion is not about just praying for our own wellbeing but is also about praying for the benefit of every living being and even for rain or sunshine.
Meanwhile, Shree Sanatan Dharam Brahman Purohit Maha Sabha of Fiji President, Vinod Shandil says on this day Lord Shiva stopped a war by appearing with a divine light.
Hindus offer prayers to Lord Shiva on this day and fast that often culminates in a special prayer ceremony at midnight.
He says the day is special as anyone who offers fruits, sweets and even special plants or leaves will be abundantly blessed.
Shandil adds that he hopes Fijians come together on this day and unite.
