Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav extends greetings to the state’s residents on Maha Shivratri, noting that devotees grasp the true value of life by invoking Mahakal.
Chief Minister’s Greetings
Chief Minister Yadav shares a message highlighting Lord Shiva’s many names and the deep faith devotees hold while seeking his blessings. “Devotees remember Lord Shiva by various names to receive his blessings and reflect on life’s value through Mahakal’s name,” Yadav states.
He offers wishes for everyone’s well-being and prosperity. “Best wishes to all on Maha Shivratri. May Lord Mahadev’s blessings shower upon us,” he adds.
In a social media post, Yadav describes Maha Shivratri as a profound festival of devotion to Lord Bholenath. The post reads: “Heartfelt greetings on the great devotional festival of Lord Bholenath-Maha Shivratri. We pray to Devadhidev Mahadev to bestow his grace on everyone and fulfill all heartfelt desires.”
Nationwide Observance and Significance
Devotees flock to temples across India for Maha Shivratri, filling sacred sites with worshippers from early morning. Participants observe fasts, perform prayers, and hold night-long vigils to earn the deity’s favor.
The festival commemorates the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, symbolizing love, power, and unity. Hindu lore recounts how gods, goddesses, animals, and demons escorted Shiva to Parvati’s home on their wedding night, cementing Shiva-Shakti as the ultimate harmony.
