Devotees dressed as Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati, with other devotees smeared with ‘bhasma’, perform during a religious procession on the eve of Maha Shivratri, in Amritsar on February 14, 2026.
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Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (February 15, 2026) extended their greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said he prays that Adidev Mahadev continues to shower his blessings on everyone. “May his blessings bring prosperity to all, and may our India attain the pinnacle of prosperity,” he said.
In his social media post, Vice-President Radhakrishnan said that from Kashi to Rameswaram, this holy festival stands as a living symbol of India’s eternal and unbroken spiritual tradition.
“May the blessings of Mahadev and Mata Parvati bring happiness, prosperity, and good health to all,” the vice president said.
Published – February 15, 2026 10:15 am IST
