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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 Thousands of devotees flocked to the famous Grishneshwar Temple in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, on Sunday to offer prayers on the occasion of Mahashivratri, amidst heavy police deployment.The district rural police have implemented tight...

Srinagar, February 15 Mahashivratri, also known as Herath in Kashmir, was celebrated with great religious enthusiasm across the valley on Sunday as Kashmiri Pandits visited temples to offer prayers.The largest gathering took place at the Shankaracharya Temple, which overlooks the Dal Lake...

Chandigarh, February 15 AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the Shri Rankeshwar Mahadev Shiv Temple in Sangrur district of Punjab on Sunday to mark the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri.Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Deputy...

Bhubaneswar, February 15 Lakhs of devotees thronged Shiva temples across Odisha on Sunday to offer prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.The temples were decorated with flowers, lights, and earthen lamps, while special security arrangements were made for each shrine to ensure smooth...

New Delhi, February 15. On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar urged devotees to set aside worldly concerns and immerse themselves in spiritual awakening through devotion to Lord Shiva.Speaking to IANS, he said, "There are 12 Shivratris in a year...

Colombo, February 15 Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Mahashivratri, saying that such observances help foster harmony and compassion in society.“With the hope that the darkness of ignorance be dispelled and the light of wisdom be...

Udaipur, February 15 – On the occasion of Mahashivratri on Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta offered prayers at the Amarkh Mahadev Temple in Udaipur, Rajasthan, calling the festival an opportunity for "awakening of Shiva consciousness within the soul".Speaking on X, CM Gupta said: "On...

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...

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 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Herath Poshte, a sacred festival that reflects the rich traditions of the Kashmiri Pandit community.He shared his message on X, stating:“Herath Poshte! This sacred festival reflects the...

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...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended his warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that in his message, the Chief Minister said that Mahashivratri is a sacred festival symbolizing devotion, faith, and...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his warmest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, which will be celebrated tomorrow. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that in a message, the LG said: “On this sacred occasion of...

Jammu, February 13 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended his greetings and good wishes to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the auspicious occasion of Herath, which marks the celebration of Mahashivratri.In his felicitation message, the chief minister conveyed his greetings to...

Bengaluru, February 13 The Greater Bengaluru Authority has imposed a complete ban on animal slaughter and the sale of meat within its jurisdiction on the occasion of Mahashivaratri, officials said on Friday.An order to this effect has been issued by the Deputy Director of the Animal Husbandry...

Srinagar, February 13 Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Kashmir, congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on winning the country's elections on Friday, and expressed hope that it would establish good relations with all neighboring countries to bring peace and stability to the...