New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended wishes to the nation on the occasion of Mahashivratri. “Best wishes to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. May the God of gods, Mahadev bless everyone. Om Namah Shivay,” tweeted Modi.
Union home minister Amit Shah also wished people and tweeted in Hindi: “I pray to Devadhidev Mahadev for the welfare of all and prosperity and prosperity of the country. Om Namah Shivay!”
Union minister of road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari also took to social media platform to extend his greeting.
It is an annual Hindu festival celebrated to honour Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. Mahashivratri is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of the Falgun month according to the Hindu calendar.</p
It's believed that while there is a Shivaratri every lunisolar month of the Hindu calendar, the Maha Shivaratri happens only once every year, in February/March, when winter comes to an end and spring and summer begin.
Of all the 12 Shivaratris observed in a given year, Maha Shivaratri is considered especially auspicious, as it is supposed to be the night of convergence of Shiva and Shakti. , which in essence means the male and feminine energies, that keep the world in balance.
On this auspicious day, followers and devotees of Lord Shiva observe fast and special puja is performed in several temples across the world. They offer milk to the Shivalinga and pray for Moksha. It's also time to extend good wishes to your family, friends on this occasion.
Here are messages to share with family, friends on Mahashivratri
Wishing a very Happy Sawan Shivratri to everyone. May Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are always there to bless you and show you the right path in life.”
“On the occasion of Sawan Shivratri, I wish that all your dreams come true and Lord Shiva is always there to bestow you with his love. Happy Shivratri.”
“Warm greetings on the occasion of Shivratri to you. May you are blessed with everlasting happiness and success in life with the blessings of Lord Shiva.”
May the glory of the divine Shiva remind us of our capabilities, and help us attain success. Happy Maha Shivaratri.
“May Lord Shiva’s love and blessings surround you and your loved ones at all times. “Wishing you a happy Maha Shivratri.”
May this auspicious occasion of Shivratri fill your life with positivity by extinguishing all the darkness and worries that surround you….. May the chanting of Om Namah Shivaya protect you and your loved ones from all negative influences…. “Warm greetings on Maha Shivratri.”
“May Lord Shiva be with you at all times, guiding you through both good and terrible times.” “Warm greetings on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.”