Patna: The Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar on Wednesday participated in the Maha Shivratri Shobha Yatra welcome celebrations near the Khajpura Shiv Temple in Patna.
He performed the aarti of Lord Bholenath, Goddess Parvati, and their vahana, Lord Nandi, and prayed for peace, prosperity, and happiness across Bihar.
During the Maha Shivratri festival, the Chief Minister welcomed the organisations participating in the Shobha Yatra by presenting them with symbolic gifts.
The organisers, in turn, honoured the Chief Minister by offering him a shawl and symbolic gifts. The procession, carrying Lord Bholenath’s entourage, was greeted with grand aarti and floral showers.
This year’s Maha Shivratri celebrations transformed the entire capital into a Shiva-centric atmosphere. Most temples are decorated, and throughout the day, there was a constant stream of devotees visiting the Shiv temples.
Under the auspices of the Maha Shivaratri Shobha Yatra Committee, 32 Shobha Yatras were taken out from various neighbourhoods of the city on Wednesday evening, featuring festive music, beautiful tableaux, and processions. All the processions followed predetermined routes and arrived at the main event location at Khajpura Shiv Temple in the evening.