New Delhi, February 15 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Mahashivratri greetings on Sunday, invoking the blessings of Lord Shiva 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, my heartfelt wishes on Mahashivratri. I pray that Lord Shiva's grace will always be upon everyone. May everyone be blessed with well-being, and may our Bharatvarsh prosper."
Earlier in the day, President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt wishes to the nation, invoking the grace of Lord Shiva for peace and progress. In a post on X, she wrote, "On this sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all my fellow countrymen. I pray that the grace of Lord Shiva will always be upon us, and that our nation will always progress."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also shared similar sentiments, posting, "On this sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all my fellow countrymen. I pray that the grace of Lord Shiva will always be upon us, and that our nation will always progress."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted on X, "Heartfelt greetings to all devotees and fellow citizens on this sacred occasion of Mahashivratri. I pray to Lord Mahadev, the Supreme Deity, that through His grace, the spirit of peace and harmony will strengthen in the world. May the blessings of Lord Shiva continue to guide our nation on the path of unity, security, and continuous progress. May happiness, prosperity, and peace reside in everyone's life. Har Har Mahadev!"
Mahashivratri was celebrated with immense devotion and spiritual fervor across the country, with lakhs of devotees thronging 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.
Mahashivaratri, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, is celebrated to honor the deity Shiva and commemorate the divine union of Shiva and Parvati.
Across states, the festival was marked by devotion, elaborate security arrangements, and spiritual enthusiasm as devotees celebrated the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri.
