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Kejriwal, Mann Offer Mahashivratri Prayers in Dhuri; CM Yogi Performs Rudrabhishek

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann offered prayers at the Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple in Dhuri on Mahashivratri. Separately, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Rudrabhishek at a temple in Gorakhpur and addressed devotees at Triveni Sangam. The festival, celebrated across India, commemorates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees traditionally observe fasts and participate in night-long vigils to seek blessings.

Key Points: Kejriwal, Mann, Yogi Adityanath Mark Mahashivratri with Temple Visits

  • Kejriwal & Mann visit Dhuri temple
  • Yogi Adityanath performs Rudrabhishek
  • Leaders extend festive greetings
  • Mahashivratri marks Shiva-Parvati union
  • Devotees observe fasts and night vigils
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AAP chief Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann offers prayers at Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple in Dhuri on Mahashivratri

AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann prayed at a Punjab temple, while UP CM Yogi Adityanath performed rituals in Gorakhpur on Mahashivratri.

AAP chief Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann offers prayers at Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple in Dhuri on Mahashivratri
"May the grace of Lord Bholenath always remain upon all of you - Arvind Kejriwal"

Sangrur, February 15

Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday offered prayers at the Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple in Dhuri.

In a post on X, Arvind Kejriwal extended greetings on the occasion of Mahashivratri and wished for Lord Shiva's grace on everyone.

"On the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, today I had the privilege of performing puja-archana at Shri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple in Dhuri along with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ji. The divine energy of Mahadev brings peace to the mind and new strength," Arvind Kejriwal said.

"May the grace of Lord Bholenath always remain upon all of you, and may the country and Punjab continue to progress steadily," he added.

Additionally, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also performed Rudrabhishek at the Barohiya Shiv Temple in Gorakhpur on this sacred occasion of Mahashivratri.

CM Yogi extended heartfelt wishes for Mahashivratri, offering his prayers to devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Tirtharaj Prayag for the holy dip.

In a post on X, CM yogi prayed for the well-being and fulfilment of the devotees' wishes and urged that the grace of Devadhidev Mahadev and Mother Ganga be upon them.

"On the sacred bathing festival of Mahashivratri, dedicated to the worship of Devadhidev Mahadev, heartfelt congratulations to all the revered saints, religious leaders, sadhaks who have come for Kalpavas, and devotees who have arrived at the Triveni Sangam of Tirtharaj Prayag today to take the holy dip of faith. May the grace of Devadhidev Mahadev and the sacred Mother Ganga, the bestower of merit, remain upon all devotees. May the sadhana of the seekers be fulfilled and the heartfelt wishes of the devotees be granted. This is my sincere prayer. Har Har Mahadev," he said.

Mahashivratri, celebrated across India with great devotion, marks the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees observe fasts, offer prayers, and participate in night-long vigils to seek the deity's blessings.

According to Hindu mythology, on the night of their wedding, Lord Shiva was escorted to Goddess Parvati's house by a diverse group of Hindu gods, goddesses, animals, and demons. The Shiva-Shakti duo is considered the epitome of love, power, and togetherness. The festival marking their sacred union, Mahashivratri, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see CM Kejriwal and CM Mann together for prayers. Hope the divine energy they speak of translates into positive action for Punjab's development. The state needs it.
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Aman W
While I respect their faith, it's hard not to see this as political symbolism before elections. I wish our leaders would focus as much on governance reports as they do on temple visits.
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Sarah B
The description of the festival's mythology is beautiful. As someone new to India, learning about Mahashivratri and seeing how it's celebrated across states is fascinating. The unity in devotion is powerful.
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Vikram M
Bhole Nath ki jai! Whether it's Kejriwal ji in Punjab or Yogi ji in UP, the essence is the same - seeking blessings for the people. On this auspicious day, let's focus on the spiritual message of Shiva: destruction of evil and inner peace.
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Nisha Z
Observing fast today with my family. Reading about leaders across parties celebrating gives a sense of shared cultural fabric. May Lord Shiva bless everyone with strength and remove obstacles. 🕉️

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