This auspicious Hindu festival, celebrated annually, is dedicated to the worship of Shiva, marking the night of his divine marriage with Goddess Parvati.
Speaking at the festival, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "I consider it a great privilege to accept the invitation of Sadhguru and have the darshan of Adiyogi and participate in the grand Maha Shivratri festival that reveals the greatness of Mahadev. Today, from Somnath to Kedarnath, from
Speaking to ANI, Haryana Governor Dattatreya said, "Today, the people of the country are celebrating on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. I have also offered prayers here. Lord Shiva symbolises strength and energy. The country needs energy and should move on the path of development."
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
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.
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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.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who holds the water resources portfolio, on Wednesday said that there is no shortage of drinking water in the State and the government is also managing irrigation needs effectively.
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.
CM Yadav with his wife Seema Yadav reached inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Mahakal temple, performed the rituals of worshipping Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) and sought his blessings for the welfare of the people of the state.