CM Yogi offers Rudrabhishek at Gorakhnath Temple on Mahashivratri, prays for the ‘welfare of humanity’

February 15, 2026 3:06 PM

CM Yogi offers Rudrabhishek at Gorakhnath Temple on Mahashivratri, prays for the ‘welfare of humanity’

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday offered prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. The Chief Minister, who also serves as the head priest (Mahant) of the temple, performed the Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva in accordance with traditional rituals amid the chanting of Vedic mantras. After the ceremony, CM Yogi shared a message on X, stating: “Today, on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, illuminated by the welfare conscio...

Massive devotee turnout at Shiva temples nationwide on Mahashivratri

February 15, 2026 9:43 AM

Massive devotee turnout at Shiva temples nationwide on Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri was celebrated with immense devotion and spiritual fervour across the country as lakhs of devotees thronged prominent Shiva temples from the early hours of 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 effective crowd management at major pilgrimage sites. In Jharkhand, devotees thronged the revered Baba Baidyanath Dham, one of...

May our Bharatvarsh sit enthroned at the peak of prosperity: PM Modi extends Mahashivratri greetings

February 15, 2026 9:45 AM

May our Bharatvarsh sit enthroned at the peak of prosperity: PM Modi extends Mahashivratri greetings

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. In a post on X, he wrote, “To all my family members across the country, countless best wishes on Mahashivratri. I pray that Adidev Mahadev always showers 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.” President Droupadi...