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Hyderabad, February 17 Two young men were taken into custody here on Tuesday for causing nuisance after a social media reel allegedly offering a narcotic substance as "prasadam" to Lord Shiva on the occasion of Mahashivaratri went viral, police said.The two men, who worked at a gym, were taken...

Hyderabad, February 17 Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar warned young people on Tuesday against performing objectionable acts on social media for "likes".This warning comes after a viral video showing two young people allegedly offering a narcotic substance to a statue of Lord Shiva...

Mumbai, February 17: Actress Anu Aggarwal, known for her role in the film "Aashiqui," used her social media account to share her perspective on the significance of Mahashivaratri, while also wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.Sharing a few selfies on her social media account, Anu wrote...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, February 16 Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party performed a "purification" ritual using cow urine at a temple in Sillod in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, after Muslim Shiv Sena MLA and former state minister Abdul Sattar entered it for prayers.A video of...

Mumbai, February 16 – Fitness enthusiast and actor Milind Soman and his wife, Ankita Konwar, gave a glimpse into their spiritually charged and high-energy past 36 hours on Monday, as they travelled between cities while observing a fast for Mahashivaratri.Sharing a series of pictures on social...

Lucknow/Varanasi (UP), February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to offer prayers on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also performed Rudrabhishek at the Gorakhnath Temple to mark the festival, which commemorates the marriage of...

Lucknow/Varanasi (UP), February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to offer prayers on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also performed 'Rudra Abhishek' at the Goraknath Temple to mark the festival, which commemorates the marriage of...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, February 15 Lakhs of devotees converged at Jyotirlinga shrines across Maharashtra on Sunday to offer prayers on the occasion of Mahashivaratri, with the Grishneshwar Temple alone expecting a massive influx of four lakh pilgrims.The district rural police have...

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...

Mumbai, February 15 – To celebrate Mahashivaratri, several members of the entertainment industry used social media to wish the public on this auspicious occasion.Tollywood superstar Chiranjeevi posted on his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, writing: "If a person's ignorance is...

Kathmandu, February 15 – A massive crowd of devotees queued from early morning on Sunday to offer prayers and worship Lord Shiva at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, marking the occasion of Mahashivaratri, one of the most revered Hindu festivals in Nepal.Pashupatinath is considered one of...

Gorakhpur, February 15 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on Sunday, marking the auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri.The Chief Minister, who also serves as the head priest (Mahant) of the Gorakhnath Temple, performed the...

Prayagraj (UP), February 15 On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, the last bathing day of the ongoing Magh Mela, 21 lakh devotees have taken a holy dip in the Ganga and Sangam by 10 am, an official said on Sunday.An official from the Mela authority said that devotees have been arriving at the...

Amaravati, February 15 Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Mahashivaratri on Sunday.The governor expressed hope that the occasion would inspire a spirit of love...

February 15, New Delhi – On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri, sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik created a magnificent sand Shivalinga dedicated to Lord Shiva on Puri Beach in Odisha.The artwork, crafted with 17,000 Rudraksha beads and 500 miniature Shiva Lingas, conveys the divine message...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Kerala on Sunday to observe Mahashivaratri, with major shrines experiencing a massive influx since early morning.Elaborate arrangements were made in major temples to accommodate the surge.Long queues were seen from...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Kerala on Sunday to observe Mahashivaratri, with major shrines experiencing a massive influx since early morning.Elaborate arrangements were made in major temples to accommodate the surge.Long queues were observed from...

New Delhi, February 15 – Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge extended Mahashivaratri greetings to the people on Sunday, wishing for peace and prosperity for all.Mahashivaratri, one of the most important Hindu festivals, is...

February 15, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on Mahashivaratri, wishing well-being for all citizens. He prayed that Lord Shiva's blessings continue to guide everyone and bring prosperity to the nation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, "To all my family...

New Delhi, February 15 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will participate in the 33rd Mahashivaratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Tamil Nadu on Sunday.In a post on X, Singh stated, "On this auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, I extend my heartfelt greetings to everyone. Today, I...