Leaders across the political spectrum extended their greetings on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri on Monday, wishing for the prosperity, well-being, and spiritual growth of the people.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh among others, took to social media to express their prayers and good wishes.
Prime Minister Modi, in a post on X, conveyed his heartfelt wishes, calling Mahashivratri a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. “I wish all my countrymen a very happy Mahashivratri, a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. May this divine occasion bring happiness, prosperity and good health to all of you, and also strengthen the resolve for a developed India. Har Har Mahadev!” he wrote.
President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her greetings to the nation on the occasion of Mahashivratri, extending her prayers for divine blessings and India’s continued advancement. She wished that Mahadev’s grace remain upon all citizens.
"I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. I pray that the blessings of the Supreme God Mahadev remain on all of us and that our country continues to move ahead on the path of progress," the President posted on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his wishes, praying for the welfare of all.
“Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the holy festival of Mahashivratri. This festival of union of Shiva and Shakti is a great festival of spirituality, introspection and faith. I pray to Devadhidev Mahadev for the welfare of all,” he stated in his message.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh prayed for the happiness, prosperity, and good health of all citizens.
“Best wishes to all of you on the holy festival of Mahashivratri! May Mahadev increase happiness, prosperity and health in the life of all of you. Jai Bholenath!” he wrote on X.
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Meanwhile, devotees from across the country thronged the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj for the final ‘Amrit Snan’ of the Maha Kumbh. The six sacred bathing days, which began on January 13 with Paush Purnima, culminated on February 26 with Maha Shivaratri.
The other bathing days included Makar Sankranti (January 14), Mauni Amavasya (January 29), Basant Panchami (February 3), and Maghi Purnima (February 12).
Maha Shivaratri, known as the ‘great night of Shiva,’ is observed with reverence across India, symbolising spiritual growth and the triumph over darkness.
It commemorates the divine wedding of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati, regarded as the ultimate embodiment of love and power.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva arrived at Goddess Parvati’s home on their wedding night with an extraordinary procession comprising Hindu gods, goddesses, animals, and demons.
The festival is marked by prayers, fasting, and night-long vigils at temples, with devotees offering milk, honey, and bel leaves to Lord Shiva.
In major pilgrimage centres like Varanasi, Haridwar, and Ujjain, the celebrations were held with great enthusiasm, drawing thousands of devotees.
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