Devotees Gather Nationwide for Mahashivratri Prayers in Punjab and Haryana

Devotees gathered in large numbers at temples across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh to celebrate Mahashivratri. State leaders, including Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, extended festive greetings. Many offered prayers wishing prosperity and well-being, emphasizing meditation, peace, and unity.

In a grand show of devotion, throngs of devotees visited temples across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh to observe Mahashivratri, a festival celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva.

Masses lined up from early morning to offer traditional offerings such as milk and fruits, as part of their religious practices on this auspicious day.

State leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, shared warm greetings, emphasizing meditation, self-discipline, and unity, urging everyone to seek divine blessings for peace and prosperity.

(With inputs from agencies.)