New Delhi, Feb 15: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior leaders extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, invoking Lord Shiva’s blessings for peace, harmony and continued progress of the country.

In a post on X, President Droupadi Murmu said, “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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted citizens, praying for the well-being of every individual and the prosperity of the nation. “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,” he wrote on X.

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

Union Home Minister Amit Shah echoed similar sentiments, stating, “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 prayed for global peace and national unity. “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!” he said.

On the auspicous occasion of Maha Shivratri, I extend my heartfelt greetings to everyone.

Today, I shall be at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore to attend the ‘Maha Shivratri’ celebrations. Looking forward to it. @ishafoundation @SadhguruJV pic.twitter.com/5U9ksGfJiO

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 15, 2026

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also extended wishes, stating, “Heartfelt wishes to all fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. I pray to Lord Mahadev for the happiness and prosperity of the nation.”

🌼हर हर महादेव!🌼🙏🏻

समस्त देशवासियों को महाशिवरात्रि के पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।🌼 भगवान महादेव से देश की खुशहाली एवं समृद्धि की प्रार्थना करता हूं।🙏🏻#महाशिवरात्रि#MahaShivaratri #हर_हर_महादेव pic.twitter.com/rGCY1q1qkK

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 15, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the spiritual significance of the day, particularly at the Triveni Sangam in Prayag. “On the sacred bathing festival of Mahashivratri, dedicated to the worship of Devadhidev Mahadev, heartfelt congratulations to all the revered saints, religious leaders, sadhaks who have come for Kalpavas, and devotees who have arrived at the Triveni Sangam of Tirtharaj Prayag today to take the holy dip of faith,” he wrote on X.

देवाधिदेव महादेव की उपासना को समर्पित 'महाशिवरात्रि' के पावन स्नान पर्व पर आज तीर्थराज प्रयाग की त्रिवेणी संगम में आस्था की डुबकी लगाने हेतु पधारे सभी पूज्य साधु-संतों, धर्माचार्यों, कल्पवास के लिए पधारे साधकों एवं श्रद्धालुओं का हार्दिक अभिनंदन।

देवाधिदेव महादेव एवं पुण्य… pic.twitter.com/NgFaSDcvLG

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 15, 2026

He added, “May the grace of Devadhidev Mahadev and the sacred Mother Ganga, the bestower of merit, remain upon all devotees. May the sadhana of the seekers be fulfilled and the heartfelt wishes of the devotees be granted—this is my sincere prayer. Har Har Mahadev.”

Mahashivratri was celebrated with immense devotion across the country as lakhs of devotees thronged major Shiva temples from the early hours. Long queues, special rituals, night-long prayers and holy dips marked the occasion. Authorities put in place elaborate security and crowd management measures to ensure smooth darshan at key pilgrimage centres.

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Mahashivratri, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, commemorates Lord Shiva and the divine union of Shiva and Goddess Parvati, symbolising spiritual awakening and devotion.