PM Modi Shares Maha Shivratri Greetings, Advocates 'Viksit Bharat'
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Synopsis
On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, Prime Minister Modi wished for happiness and prosperity while advocating for a 'Viksit Bharat.' Various political leaders also extended their greetings, emphasizing the festival's spiritual importance.
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi emphasizes happiness and prosperity.
- Maha Shivratri celebrated with devotion across India.
- Festival symbolizes the union of Shiva and Shakti.
- Scholars debate the origins of the festival.
- Shiva Purana highlights the significance of Shivling.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered heartfelt greetings to the nation on the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri, expressing his hopes for happiness, prosperity, and a renewed commitment to fostering a 'Viksit Bharat'.
In a video shared on X, PM Modi stated, "I wish all my countrymen a very happy Mahashivratri, a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. May this divine occasion bring happiness, prosperity, and good health to all of you and also strengthen the resolve for a Viksit Bharat. Har Har Mahadev!"
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also shared his Maha Shivratri wishes, highlighting the festival's profound spiritual and reflective essence.
"Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on the sacred festival of Mahashivratri. This celebration of the union of Shiva and Shakti is a remarkable occasion for spirituality, reflection, and faith. I pray to Devadhidev Mahadev for the welfare of all," he posted on X.
BJP National President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda also conveyed his best wishes, stating on X, "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all the countrymen on the holy festival of Maha Shivratri. I pray to the God of Gods, Mahadev, that this great festival brings happiness, prosperity, and health in everyone's life. May the blessings of Baba Bholenath remain on everyone."
Individuals nationwide are observing Maha Shivratri with immense devotion and enthusiasm, visiting temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and offering prayers.
Maha Shivratri is widely regarded as the day of the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. However, scholars suggest that ancient texts, including the Shiva Purana, do not reference this event.
The Shiva Purana notes that the Shivling first appeared on the fourteenth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Falgun, known as Chaturdashi Tithi. On this day, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma worshipped the Shivling, marking it as a revered occasion called Shivratri.
