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Gorakhpur: On Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the preparations for the Maha Kumbh from the control room at the Gorakhnath Temple. A large number of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj early Wednesday for the final ‘Snan’ of the Maha Kumbh, coinciding with the auspicious Maha Shivaratri.
Adityanath also conducted a Rudrabhishek ritual for Lord Shiva at the Gorakhnath Temple. He shared on X, “On this auspicious day of Mahashivratri, the sacred festival honoring Devadhishdev Mahadev, I performed Rudrabhishek according to rituals and prayed for the welfare of all beings.” Additionally, he held a Janta darshan at the temple, addressing the concerns of the public.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his wishes for Mahashivratri, hoping for the prosperity and health of the people. On X, he 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 developed India. Har Har Mahadev!”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also sent his greetings, saying, “Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the holy festival of Mahashivratri. This festival symbolizes the union of Shiva and Shakti and is a significant occasion for spirituality, introspection, and faith. I pray to Devadhidev Mahadev for the welfare of all.”
Maha Shivaratri, known as the great night of Shiva, is regarded as a time for spiritual growth and represents the triumph over darkness and ignorance. The festival commemorates the divine marriage of Lord Shiva, the destroyer, with Goddess Parvati, who embodies fertility, love, and beauty, also referred to as Shakti (power). According to Hindu mythology, on their wedding night, Lord Shiva arrived at Goddess Parvati’s home accompanied by a diverse assembly of Hindu deities, animals, and demons. The union of Shiva and Shakti symbolizes love, power, and unity, and Maha Shivratri is celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm throughout India.
