Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday extended greetings to people on the festival of Gangaur and said it symbolises the cultural richness of the state.
This auspicious Hindu festival, celebrated annually, is dedicated to the worship of Shiva, marking the night of his divine marriage with Goddess Parvati.
Devotees gathered in large numbers at the Shivbari Temple in Agartala to observe the Maha Shivaratri, marking a grand and vibrant event. The temple priest mentioned that the legend of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati's marriage is associated with this day. The temple was established in 1340 AD
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj offered prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati at the Pracheen Shiv Temple at Connaught Palace on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
Hartalika Teej is a vibrant festival celebrated primarily in parts of India and Nepal, honouring the goddess Parvati and the bond between husband and wife.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari on May 30 to June 1 and meditate at the culmination of his Lok Sabha election campaign.
After the Triyuginarayan temple where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati tied the knot, according to popular belief; the Usha-Anirudh wedding pavillion at Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath town is also set to emerge as a favourite destination for would-be couples to take their nuptial vows.
Temple priest, Mahant Bhavani Shankar Vyas, spoke to ANI and said, "The festival of Maha Shivratri signifies the celestial union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This festival is celebrated with great joy and happiness all over India. Devotees from across the country come to temple offer t
Today marks the second day of Sharad Navratri. This day, people worship Maa Brahmcharini, one of the avatars of Maa Durga. According to Hindu scriptures, Maa Brahmacharini was a great Sati, and her form is symbolic of the severe penance carried out by Goddess Parvati.
The devotees in Mumbai are imbued with devotion as the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi continues and many devotees are visiting the Lalbaugcha Raja for 'darshan' of Lord Ganesh and offer prayers to the 'Vighnharta'.