Maha Shivratri is being celebrated across
the country today. Devotees worship Lord Shiva, the destroyer of evil,
on this occasion. In Uttar Pradesh, a large number of people are
reaching Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi to offer prayers. Devotees
are also taking holy dip in Ganges. In Prayagraj, devotees are taking
holy dip at Sangam.
In the national capital, temples have been decorated and people started
offering prayers early this morning. Long queues of devotees are being
witnessed at most of the Lord Shiva temples in Delhi.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has greeted people on the occasion of
Mahashivratri. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, Mahashivratri is celebrated
with great fervour and zeal across the country. He said, on this day,
May Lord Shiva shower us with his divine blessings and lead us to the
path of righteousness, unity, peace and prosperity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed best wishes to people on the
auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. In a tweet, Mr Modi hoped that
Lord Mahadev will bless everyone.
Home Minister Amit Shah has greeted countrymen on the auspicious
occasion of Mahashivratri. In a tweet, Mr Shah prayed to Lord Mahadev
for the welfare of all and prosperity of the country.
In Tamil Nadu, Maha Sivarathri is being celebrated with traditional
fervor in all the Shiva temples in the State. Poojas are performed
throughout the day at the Holiest 9th century Shiv temple of
Arunachaleshwar at Tiruvannamalai District. Devotees visit the temples
and observe reverence throughout the night at Chidambaram Natarajar
temple at Cuddalore, Brihadeeswarar temple at Thanjavur. Devotees at
the Kanyakumari District also held a traditional Siva run yesterday
which runs through Siva temples.
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