Jaipur, February 15 The chants of 'Om Namah Shivay' and 'Har Har Mahadev' resonated across temples in Rajasthan on Sunday as devotees celebrated Mahashivaratri with religious fervor.
Long queues were observed at Shiva temples in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota, and Sikar, for the Jalabhishek rituals.
The idols of Lord Shiva were decorated at the main temples of the cities, which were adorned with colorful lights.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma performed rituals at the Maa Rajrajeshwari Temple at his residence.
"My prayers to Mahadev are that he may bestow happiness, prosperity, and well-being upon the people of the state. May the grace of Lord Bholenath always remain upon all of us," Sharma posted on X.
Governor Haribhau Bagde extended Mahashivaratri greetings to the people of the state. In a statement issued by his office, he said, "Shiva means well-being and happiness. Mahashivaratri is the sacred festival of the marriage of the Supreme Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, the mother of the universe. Mahashivaratri is a unique celebration of Indian culture."
Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot also wished people on the occasion of Shivratri.