Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday performed Rudrabhishek at the Barohiya Shiv Temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
The grand Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore will be livestreamed globally with sign language interpretation, making the event accessible to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Heartfelt wishes to all fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. May the blessings of Devadhidev Mahadev remain upon everyone, may the light of happiness, prosperity, progress, and joy continue to spread in your life -- this is my sin
On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Sunday highlighted the longstanding tradition of Shiva devotion across India.
A devotee mentioned that the excitement was doubled as the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match coincided with the auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri. He said that devotees visiting the temple prayed wholeheartedly for Team India's success in the big game.
Observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi, Mahashivratri is considered one of the most sacred days dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to the Shiva Purana, the festival commemorates the night when Shiva manifested and is counted among four significant nights--Kaalratri, Moharatri, Sukhratri, and
Devotees were seen standing in long queues in several temples, including the revered Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, to offer water, milk, fruits, flowers and other sacred offerings to Lord Shiva.