Rahul Gandhi, Kharge extend Mahashivratri greetings to countrymen
New Delhi, Feb 15
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday extended Mahashivratri greetings to the countrymen, wishing for peace and prosperity for all.
Mahashivaratri, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, is marked to honour the deity Shiva and commemorate the divine union of Shiva and Parvati.
In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Heartfelt wishes to all fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. May the blessings of Dev Adhidev Mahadev remain upon everyone, may the light of happiness, prosperity, progress, and joy continue to spread in your life."
Rahul Gandhi, taking to X, wished for happiness and peace in everyone's lives.
"To all fellow countrymen, heartfelt wishes on Mahashivratri. By the grace of Shiv-Shakti, may your life always be filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity. Har Har Mahadev," he said.
The Congress party also took to social media and wished the countrymen.
"Heartfelt wishes to all countrymen on the holy festival of Mahashivratri," the party said in a post on X.
Congress national general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, taking to X, said, "Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. May the Supreme God, Mahadev, Lord Shiva, bring happiness and prosperity to all of you. Har Har Mahadev."
Mahashivratri is being celebrated with immense devotion and spiritual fervour across the country as lakhs of devotees thronged prominent Shiva temples from the early hours on Sunday.
Long queues, special rituals, night-long prayers and holy dips mark the auspicious occasion, with elaborate security and administrative arrangements put in place to ensure smooth darshan and crowd management at major pilgrimage sites.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone living in India for work, I appreciate learning about the cultural significance of festivals like this. The devotion and scale of celebration is truly remarkable.
While the greetings are welcome, I wish there was more focus on substantive issues facing devotees, like improving infrastructure at these crowded temples. The queues are insane every year.
Festivals like Mahashivratri unite us beyond politics. Spent the night in prayers at our local temple. The atmosphere was divine. Om Namah Shivaya.
The essence of the festival is introspection and overcoming darkness. Hope these wishes for peace and prosperity translate into real actions for the people. Happy Mahashivratri to all celebrating!
Saw the queues at Ujjain on TV. The devotion is touching. It's a beautiful part of our culture. May Lord Shiva bless everyone with strength and peace. 🕉️
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