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<p data-end="298" data-start="53">Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday Morning extended heartfelt wishes to the nation on the occasion of Mahashivratri. He urged everyone to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings and follow his teachings to lead a life of happiness, peace, and spiritual growth.</p>
<h2 data-end="298" data-start="53"><strong>PM Modi shares Wishes of Mahashivratri on X</strong></h2>
<p data-end="298" data-start="53">PM Modi shared his greetings through a post on his social media platform X, stating, “To all my family members of the country, may Lord Mahadev always keep his grace upon everyone. May all be blessed with well-being, and may our Bharat remain enthroned at the peak of prosperity.”</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="hi" xml:lang="hi">देशभर के मेरे परिवारजनों को महाशिवरात्रि की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। मेरी कामना है कि आदिदेव महादेव सदैव सभी पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखें। उनके आशीर्वाद से सबका कल्याण हो और हमारा भारतवर्ष समृद्धि के शिखर पर विराजमान हो।</p>
<p>हर हर महादेव!</p>
<p>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2022869843129851924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p data-end="549" data-start="300">He highlighted that the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri is a reminder of devotion, discipline, and dedication toward our duties.</p>
<p data-end="846" data-start="551">On this occasion, he urged all citizens to chant “Har Har Mahadev” and take lessons from the festival to strengthen their spiritual and moral values. He expressed hope that Lord Shiva’s grace would ensure the welfare of every citizen and that India continues to progress and flourish.</p>
<h2><strong>Significance of Mahashivratri</strong></h2>
<p>Mahashivratri in India is celebrated to show deep religious commitment to the holy marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.</p>
<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-16-feb-ai-campaign-ethical-ai-bharat-mandapam-ministry-of-electronics-and-information-technology-390469">India AI Impact Summit 2026: Awareness campaign to educate citizens on safe AI use </a></strong></p>
<p>The festival represents three fundamental human values, including love, power and togetherness. Devotees observe fasts, offer prayers, and take part in night-long vigils to seek blessings from Lord Shiva.</p>
<p>According to Hindu mythology, on their wedding night, the gods and goddesses, together with animals and demons, escorted Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati's home.</p>
<h2><strong>Holy rituals and Magh Mela in Prayagraj</strong></h2>
<p>The whole nation celebrates this festival with passionate religious devotion. The Magh Mela brought large crowds to Prayagraj, who gathered at the Sangam ghats to perform the holy Mahashivratri snan.</p>
<p>The administration established complete security procedures through which they conducted mobile patrols using Uttar Pradesh ATS officers to ensure public safety.</p>
<p>Rishi Raj, who serves as the Magh Mela officer, declared that Mahashivratri marks the last 'snan parv' of the Magh Mela, which brings in massive crowds of worshippers. He declared that approximately 10 lakh individuals had completed the holy ritual of dipping in the sacred waters this year.</p>
<h2><strong>Devotees and leaders visit temples across the country</strong></h2>
<p>Union Minister Nityanand Rai offered his prayers at the Pataleshwar Temple in Hajipur. Many worshippers attended the other popular temples throughout the area. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi opened its doors in the morning to allow worshippers to obtain blessings. All temples throughout the nation experienced high attendance as devotees performed their sacred rituals.</p>
<p>Multiple important temples, including Mini Somnath Temple in Ahmedabad, Aap Shambhu Mahadev Temple in Reasi and Nageshwarnath Temple in Ayodhya, conducted Aarti ceremonies, which serve as worship rituals that use lamps and vocal prayers. </p>
<p>The festival motivates devotees to examine their spiritual path while they practice the teachings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.</p>
<p>The festival brings people together through worship activities, opportunities for spiritual growth and establishes love, harmony and devotion as fundamental values that people should practice throughout their lives.</p>
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday Morning extended heartfelt wishes to the nation on the occasion of Mahashivratri. He urged everyone to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings and follow his teachings to lead a life of happiness, peace, and spiritual growth.PM Modi shares Wishes of Mahashivratri on XPM Modi shared his greetings through a post on his social media platform X, stating, “To all my family members of the country, may Lord Mahadev always keep his grace upon everyone. May all be blessed with well-being, and may our Bharat remain enthroned at the peak of prosperity.”देशभर के मेरे परिवारजनों को महाशिवरात्रि की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। मेरी कामना है कि आदिदेव महादेव सदैव सभी पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखें। उनके आशीर्वाद से सबका कल्याण हो और हमारा भारतवर्ष समृद्धि के शिखर पर विराजमान हो।हर हर महादेव!— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2026He highlighted that the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri is a reminder of devotion, discipline, and dedication toward our duties.On this occasion, he urged all citizens to chant “Har Har Mahadev” and take lessons from the festival to strengthen their spiritual and moral values. He expressed hope that Lord Shiva’s grace would ensure the welfare of every citizen and that India continues to progress and flourish.Significance of MahashivratriMahashivratri in India is celebrated to show deep religious commitment to the holy marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.Read more: India AI Impact Summit 2026: Awareness campaign to educate citizens on safe AI use The festival represents three fundamental human values, including love, power and togetherness. Devotees observe fasts, offer prayers, and take part in night-long vigils to seek blessings from Lord Shiva.According to Hindu mythology, on their wedding night, the gods and goddesses, together with animals and demons, escorted Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvati's home.Holy rituals and Magh Mela in PrayagrajThe whole nation celebrates this festival with passionate religious devotion. The Magh Mela brought large crowds to Prayagraj, who gathered at the Sangam ghats to perform the holy Mahashivratri snan.The administration established complete security procedures through which they conducted mobile patrols using Uttar Pradesh ATS officers to ensure public safety.Rishi Raj, who serves as the Magh Mela officer, declared that Mahashivratri marks the last 'snan parv' of the Magh Mela, which brings in massive crowds of worshippers. He declared that approximately 10 lakh individuals had completed the holy ritual of dipping in the sacred waters this year.Devotees and leaders visit temples across the countryUnion Minister Nityanand Rai offered his prayers at the Pataleshwar Temple in Hajipur. Many worshippers attended the other popular temples throughout the area. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi opened its doors in the morning to allow worshippers to obtain blessings. All temples throughout the nation experienced high attendance as devotees performed their sacred rituals.Multiple important temples, including Mini Somnath Temple in Ahmedabad, Aap Shambhu Mahadev Temple in Reasi and Nageshwarnath Temple in Ayodhya, conducted Aarti ceremonies, which serve as worship rituals that use lamps and vocal prayers. The festival motivates devotees to examine their spiritual path while they practice the teachings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.The festival brings people together through worship activities, opportunities for spiritual growth and establishes love, harmony and devotion as fundamental values that people should practice throughout their lives. 

Mahashivratri in India is celebrated to show deep religious commitment to the holy marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The festival represents three fundamental human values, including love, power and togetherness. Devotees observe fasts, offer prayers, and take part in night-long vigils to seek blessings from Lord Shiva.

Mahashivratri 2026: PM Modi shares heartfelt Mahashivratri message, encourages spiritual growth

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday Morning extended heartfelt wishes to the nation on the occasion of Mahashivratri. He urged everyone to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings and follow his teachings to lead a life of happiness, peace, and spiritual growth. PM Modi shares Wishes of Mahashivratri on X PM Modi shared his greetings through a post on his social media platform X, stating, “To all my family members of the country, may Lord Mahadev always keep his grace upon everyone. May all be blessed with well-being, and may our Bharat remain enthroned at the peak of prosperity.” देशभर के मेरे परिवारजनों को महाशिवरात्रि की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। मेरी कामना है कि आदिदेव महादेव सदैव सभी पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखें। उनके आशीर्वाद से सबका कल्याण हो और हमारा भारतवर्ष समृद्धि के शिखर पर विराजमान हो। हर हर महादेव! — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2026 He highlighted that the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri is a reminder of devotion, discipline, and dedication toward our duties. On this occasion, he urged all citizens to chant “Har Har Mahadev” and take lessons from the festival to strengthen their spiritual and moral values. He expressed hope that Lord Shiva’s grace would ensure the welfare of every citizen and that India continues to progress and flourish. Significance of Mahashivratri Mahashivratri in India is celebrated to show deep religious commitment to the holy marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Read more: India AI Impact Summit 2026: Awareness campaign to educate citizens on safe AI use  The festival represents three fundamental human values, including love, power and togetherness. Devotees observe fasts, offer prayers, and take part in night-long vigils to seek blessings from Lord Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, on their wedding night, the gods and goddesses, together with animals and demons, escorted Lord Shiva to Goddess Parvatis home. Holy rituals and Magh Mela in Prayagraj The whole nation celebrates this festival with passionate religious devotion. The Magh Mela brought large crowds to Prayagraj, who gathered at the Sangam ghats to perform the holy Mahashivratri snan. The administration established complete security procedures through which they conducted mobile patrols using Uttar Pradesh ATS officers to ensure public safety. Rishi Raj, who serves as the Magh Mela officer, declared that Mahashivratri marks the last snan parv of the Magh Mela, which brings in massive crowds of worshippers. He declared that approximately 10 lakh individuals had completed the holy ritual of dipping in the sacred waters this year. Devotees and leaders visit temples across the country Union Minister Nityanand Rai offered his prayers at the Pataleshwar Temple in Hajipur. Many worshippers attended the other popular temples throughout the area. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi opened its doors in the morning to allow worshippers to obtain blessings. All temples throughout the nation experienced high attendance as devotees performed their sacred rituals. Multiple important temples, including Mini Somnath Temple in Ahmedabad, Aap Shambhu Mahadev Temple in Reasi and Nageshwarnath Temple in Ayodhya, conducted Aarti ceremonies, which serve as worship rituals that use lamps and vocal prayers.  The festival motivates devotees to examine their spiritual path while they practice the teachings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The festival brings people together through worship activities, opportunities for spiritual growth and establishes love, harmony and devotion as fundamental values that people should practice throughout their lives.  

Mahashivratri in India is celebrated to show deep religious commitment to the holy marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The festival represents three fundamental human values, including love, power and togetherness. Devotees observe fasts, offer prayers, and take part in night-long vigils to