Devotees in large numbers are seen at Shiva temples and special prayers including 'Abishakams' and 'poojas' are been organised since this morning.
Devotees also took a holy dip in the river Godavari before visiting the Shiva temples.
Meanwhile, the famous Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple, Annavaram, made special arrangements for the 'Maha Shivratri' festival.