Udaipur, Feb 15 (IANS) On the occasion of Mahashivratri on Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta offered prayers at Amarkh Mahadev Temple in Rajasthan’s Udaipur, calling the festival an opportunity for “awakening of Shiva-consciousness within the soul”. Taking to X, CM Gupta said: “On the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, I was blessed to perform the worship and rituals of Devadhidev Mahadev at the ancient Shri Amarkh Mahadev Temple located in Amberi, Udaipur. This sacred site has been a livi…
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New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Ahead of the high-voltage T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, special prayers and rituals were performed at temples across the country on the occasion of Mahashivratri, with devotees seeking divine blessings for India’s victory.In Lucknow, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad conducted a havan and pooja ahead of the much-anticipated encounter.A havan was also conducted in Patna.Speaking to IANS, BJP leader Anil Sahni said: “A havan was performed at Kulharia Complex, P…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday extended Mahashivratri greetings to the countrymen, wishing for peace and prosperity for all. Mahashivaratri, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, is marked to honour the deity Shiva and commemorate the divine union of Shiva and Parvati.In a post on X, Kharge wrote, “Heartfelt wishes to all fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. May t…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will participate in the 33rd Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Tamil Nadu on Sunday.In a post on X, Singh informed, “On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, I extend my heartfelt greetings to everyone. Today, I shall be at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore to attend the ‘Maha Shivratri’ celebrations. Looking forward to it.”According to the official schedule, Singh will arrive in Coimbatore by flight at 4:15 p.m….
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Mahashivratri greetings on Sunday, invoking Lord Shiva’s blessings for the well-being of every citizen and the prosperity of the nation.In a post on X, he wrote,“To all my family members across the country, countless best wishes on Mahashivratri. My prayer is that Adidev Mahadev always keep His grace upon everyone. By His blessings, may all be blessed with well-being and may our Bharatvarsh sit enthroned at the peak of prosperity…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri on Sunday, President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt wishes to the nation, invoking Lord Shiva’s grace for peace and progress.In a post on X, she said, “On the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all my fellow countrymen. My prayer is that the grace of Mahadev may forever remain upon us all, and that our nation may always advance on the path of progress.”Union Home …
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Mahashivratri was celebrated with immense devotion and spiritual fervour across the country as lakhs of devotees thronged prominent Shiva temples from the early hours on Sunday. Long queues, special rituals, night-long prayers and holy dips marked the auspicious occasion, with elaborate security and administrative arrangements put in place to ensure smooth darshan and crowd management at major pilgrimage sites.In Jharkhand, devotees thronged the revered Baba Baidyanath D…
Bhavnagar, Feb 14 (IANS) A grand ceremony was held at Kailashdham Temple Ashram in Nanimal village in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar to mark the renovation of 17 temples, including 12 Jyotirlingas, on the eve of Mahashivratri. The event was presided over by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, with Minister of State Nimbuben Bambhaniya, Cabinet Minister Jitu Vaghani, and State Minister Parshottam Solanki present.Deputy Chief Minister Sanghavi said, “The residents of Nanimal need not travel far to have dar…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing for the grand Mahashivratri celebrations near the iconic Adiyogi Shiva statue at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, with the main event stage currently being set up ahead of the night-long spiritual gathering.Stage designer Rupin Suchak highlighted the significance of the occasion. “The biggest attraction during Mahashivratri is always Adiyogi. Just like we decorate a temple, we are simply the people doing the decoration here a…
Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) A grand Mahayagna has been organised at the famous Shivoham Shiva Temple in Karnataka’s Bengaluru on the occasion of Mahashivratri, inviting devotees to pray for personal happiness, the well-being of their families and friends, and the prosperity of the nation, an official statement said on Friday. The initiative by spiritual mentor and Happiness Ambassador AiR – Atman in Ravi, will bring together seekers in a sacred celebration dedicated to the citizens of Bengaluru and…