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
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh on Saturday reported a rise in the average minimum temperatures across Punjab and Haryana, with temperatures remaining above normal in Punjab and near normal in Haryana.
Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Sunday called out the high-octane India-Pakistan clash in the ICC T20 World Cup, noting that the neighbour had historically been an "enemy country" to India and should be treated that way only.
India is set to take on Pakistan in both teams' third group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. However, the highly anticipated clash at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium may be affected by rain.
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.
Children also participated in the march held on Saturday to express solidarity and remembrance of the fallen soldiers who lost their lives in the attack.
"To all fellow countrymen, heartfelt wishes on Mahashivaratri. By the grace of Shiv-Shakti, may your life always be filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity. Har Har Mahadev," Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha, wrote on X.
CM Yogi also extended heartfelt wishes for Mahashivratri, offering his prayers to devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Tirtharaj Prayag for the holy dip.
Speaking to the ANI, Rekha Gupta expressed, "Today, on the occasion of Mahashivratri, I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to offer prayers to Lord Shrinathji. I am filled with a profound sense of peace and joy. "
Vijayawada ACP Durga Rao ensured that the precautions were being taken by the Temple authorities, the Police department, and other District authorities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and former Diplomat Hardeep Singh Puri, lauding his efforts towards strengthening India's self-reliance in the petroleum and natural gas sectors.