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National Desk: The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi offered his good wishes to the people of the nation on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri on Tuesday.
By chanting “Om Namah Shivay” and “Har Har Mahadev” the prime minister said “Greetings to all of you on this special day of Maha Shivratri. May the lord of lords, Mahadev, bless us all.”
Similarly, Home Minister Amit Shah, along with the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath also greeted the people on this occasion. In a tweet Amit Shah said that he wished for the progress and betterment for the people and the nation.
Likewise, in addition to extending good wishes, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered his prayers at the Gorkhanath temple in the state.
Meanwhile, Maha Shivratri is being celebrated across the nation with much enthusiasm. Devotees thronged into the temples of lord Shiva to offer their prayers.
Out of all the Shivratris (night of Shiva), the Maha Shivratri is the most special and powerful. It comes only once a year during the months of February and March at the end of the inter season.
It is also believed that Shiva performed the divine dance known as the Tandava on this day.
Maha Shivratri also marks the overpower of shakti over ignorance and darkness.
People offer prayers to Lord Shiva by pouring water and milk on shivalingas and chant Shiva slokas on this day.