Mahashivratri 2026: PM Modi, President Murmu, Amit Shah Extend Greetings to Nation

February 15, 2026

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Mahashivratri greetings on Sunday, invoking Lord Shiva’s blessings for the well-being of every citizen and the prosperity of the nation.

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

In a post on X, he wrote,“To all my family members across the country, countless best wishes on Mahashivratri. My prayer is that Adidev Mahadev always keep His grace upon everyone. By His blessings, may all be blessed with well-being and may our Bharatvarsh sit enthroned at the peak of prosperity.”

Earlier in the day, President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt wishes to the nation, invoking Lord Shiva’s grace for peace and progress. In a post on X, she wrote, “On the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all my fellow countrymen. My prayer is that the grace of Mahadev may forever remain upon us all, and that our nation may always advance on the path of progress.”

महाशिवरात्रि के पावन अवसर पर मैं सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई और शुभकामनाएं देती हूं। मेरी प्रार्थना है कि महादेव की कृपा हम सभी पर सदा बनी रहे और हमारा देश प्रगति के पथ पर सदैव अग्रसर रहे।

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 15, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also shared similar sentiments, posting, “On the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all my fellow countrymen. My prayer is that the grace of Mahadev may forever remain upon us all, and that our nation may always advance on the path of progress.”

हर हर महादेव!
समस्त देशवासियों को महाशिवरात्रि के पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
देवाधिदेव महादेव सभी के जीवन में सुख-समृद्धि प्रदान करें। pic.twitter.com/Pa2LuG8xp2

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 15, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted on X, “Heartfelt greetings to all devotees and fellow citizens on the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri. I pray to Lord Mahadev, the Supreme Deity, that through His grace, the spirit of peace and harmony may strengthen in the world. May the blessings of Lord Shiva continue to guide our nation on the path of unity, security, and continuous progress. May happiness, prosperity, and peace reside in everyone’s life. Har Har Mahadev!”

महाशिवरात्रि के पावन अवसर पर सभी श्रद्धालुओं और देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। देवाधिदेव महादेव से प्रार्थना है कि उनकी कृपा से विश्व में शांति और सद्भाव की भावना मज़बूत हो। भगवान शिव का आशीर्वाद हमारे देश को एकता, सुरक्षा और निरंतर प्रगति के पथ पर आगे बढ़ाता रहे।सभी के जीवन… pic.twitter.com/YZq7dDa4Fa

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 15, 2026

Mahashivratri was 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 marked the auspicious occasion, with elaborate security and administrative arrangements put in place to ensure smooth darshan and crowd management at major pilgrimage sites.

Mahashivaratri, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, is marked to honour the deity Shiva and commemorate the divine union of Shiva and Parvati.

Across states, the festival was marked by devotion, elaborate security arrangements and spiritual enthusiasm as devotees celebrated the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri.