Artists from various countries participated in the grand international cultural parade during the week-long International Mahashivratri Fair in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi.
Vehicles and bikes were damaged and an incident of stone pelting was also reported in the violence, according to police, who added that they are scrutinising CCTV footage in their investigation.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, in the presence of Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated Vikramotsav 2025 and the Vikram Trade Fair in Ujjain district on the occasion of Mahashivratri on Wednesday evening.
Meanwhile, devotees broke their fasts after Mahadeepa was lifted atop Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday night, on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
Calling him a national treasure, the Union Home Minister credited Sadhguru for promoting Yoga through Adiyogi (Lord Shiva), while Prime Minister Narendra Modi attracted the entire world to the ancient practice by initiating International Yoga Day.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with his wife, on Wednesday, on the occasion of Mahashivratri, performed Jalabhishek and Puja at Shri Vankhandi Mahadev Shiva Temple in Khatima.
On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, which coincides with the concluding day of the Maha Kumbh, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar highlighted the significance of the day, emphasising the spiritual fervour witnessed across the country.
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Serpentine lines stretching far and wide leading to the Pashupatinath temple, Hindu devotees have been observing Maha Shivaratri with devotion, prayer and rituals.
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.