Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Bawankule suggested that Sapkal be admitted into a mental hospital, highlighting the presence of a "creature" in his mind.
On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Sunday highlighted the longstanding tradition of Shiva devotion across India.
Speaking to reporters here, Sapkal called Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj a pride of the nation, asserting that Tipu Sultan drew inspiration from him and carried forward the struggle for self-rule.
Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav's coach Kapil Pandey, and all-rounder Shivam Dube's childhood coach Satish Samant expressed excitement for the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match in Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
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.
"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.