Maha Shivratri News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Tamannaah Bhatia's 'Odela 2' to hit theatres in April
Mumbai, March 22: The supernatural thriller 'Odela 2', starring Tamannaah Bhatia, has received a release date.
Had the guts to molest, record videos: Union MoS approaches police after daughter harassed during procession in Maharashtra's Jalgaon
Jalgaon, March 2: Raksha Khadse, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Sunday approached the police and lodged a complaint after her daughter was allegedly molested during a religious procession in Maharashtra's Jalgaon on February 28.
Lara Dutta drops glimpses from her Nepal visit: A country that's been on my wish list
Mumbai, March 2: Lara Dutta flew off to Nepal for some me time. The 'Chalo Dilli' actress took to her official IG and dropped a few snippets from her visit to the country which has been on her wishlist for a long time.
Maha: One arrested in harassment case of Union Minister's daughter, hunt on for 6 others
Muktainagar (Maharashtra), March 2: Jalgaon Police on Sunday confirmed the arrest of one of the seven accused involved in the harassment of Union Minister of State Raksha Khadse's daughter and several other girls during a yatra in Kothali village in Muktainagar.
If my own daughter is not safe, what about others: Union Minister Raksha Khadse
Muktainagar (Maharashtra), March 2: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Sunday demanded strict action against miscreants who harassed her daughter and several other girls during a yatra in Kothali village, Jalgaon.
Lara Dutta's first Nepal trip includes a visit to a Tibetan Buddhist monastery
Mumbai, Feb 28: Lara Dutta is currently in Nepal and during her trip, she paid a visit to the Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery.
Himachal: Mandi's Maha Shivratri begins amidst congregation of 200 deities
Mandi, Feb 27: The week-long International Shivratri Mahotsav commenced on Thursday with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu inaugurating festivities in this Himachal Pradesh historical town, popularly known as 'Chhoti Kashi', amidst a congregation of over 200 hill gods and goddesses.
Tamannaah Bhatia reveals her Thursday mood
Mumbai, Feb 27: Actress Tamannaah Bhatia seems not in a happy mood, going by her T-shirt caption.
Maha Shivratri tragedy: 5 youths drown in Ganga river in Bihar, three bodies recovered
Patna, Feb 27: Tragedy struck on the occasion of Maha Shivratri as five youths drowned in the Ganges river at Collectorate Ghat under Gandhi Maidan police station here on Wednesday evening.
Gautam Adani shares a glimpse of Lord Shiva worship at home on Maha Shivratri
New Delhi, Feb 26: On the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Wednesday across the country, everyone from common people to prominent personalities worshipped Lord Shiva in their own ways. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani gave a glimpse of the worship of Lord Shiva at his home.
Bihar: Governor Arif Mohammed Khan witnesses 'Shiv Barat' procession in Patna
Patna, February 26: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan witnessed the 'Shiv Barat' procession in Patna on the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Wednesday.
Lara Dutta prays at Pashupatinath Temple on Maha Shivratri
Mumbai, February 26: As the nation celebrates the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri, several B-town celebs have also joined in the festivities.
Isha Maha Shivratri festival is a Maha Kumbh of devotion: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Coimbatore, February 26: The Maha Shivratri festival was held on a grand scale on Wednesday at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who attended as the special guest, praised the "Isha Maha Shivratri festival as a Maha Kumbh of devotion".
Prayagraj: 15.3 million devotees take holy dip at Sangam until 8 pm as Mahakumbh conlcudes on Maha Shivratri
Prayagraj, February 26: Prayagraj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar said that until 8 pm, 1.53 crore (15.3 million) people took holy dip at the Mahakumbh on Wednesday.
Over 6.67 lakh devotees visit Kashi Vishwanath Dham on Maha Shivratri
Varanasi, February 26: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham witnessed an overwhelming footfall on Tuesday, with 6,67,855 devotees visiting the revered temple for darshan till 7:00 PM on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Lok Sabha Speaker calls for collective efforts to eradicate evils in society
New Delhi, February 26: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday called for collective efforts to eradicate evils in society, an official statement said.
Amit Shah lauds Sadhguru's 'Save Soil campaign' for his efforts to save environment
Coimbatore, February 26: On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday evening lauded Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev for his efforts to safeguard the environment through the initiative 'Save Soil campaign', which focuses on the soil crisis while attempting to improve its health.
From Kareena Kapoor to Akshay Kumar: B-town celebs mark Maha Shivratri with spiritual posts
Mumbai, February 26: As the entire nation celebrates the holy occasion of Maha Shivratri, B-town celebs, including Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, Kareena Kapoor, and others, have wished their fans on the special occasion.
Nitish Kumar participates in Maha Shivratri celebrations in Patna
Patna, Feb 26: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar participated in the Maha Shivratri Shobha Yatra welcome celebrations near the Khajpura Shiv Temple in Patna on Wednesday.
Mouni Roy treats us with glimpses of her spiritual journey this Maha Shivratri
Mumbai, Feb 26: Actress Mouni Roy decided to wish netizens on Maha Shivratri by dropping glimpses from her spiritual journey on social media.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attends Maha Shivratri celebrations at Isha Foundation
Coimbatore, February 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the Maha Shivratri celebrations at Isha Centre in Coimbatore in the presence of Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
Maha Shivratri misforture: Five youths drown in Godavari river in Andhra, bodies recovered
Amaravati, Feb 26: Five youths drowned in the Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district on Wednesday morning as they entered the waters to take a bath ahead of prayers on Maha Shivratri, officials said, adding that all the bodies have been recovered.
Tamannaah Bhatia offers prayers to Lord Shiva during Maha Shivratri
Mumbai, Feb 26: Tamannaah Bhatia celebrated the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri by offering prayer to Lord Shiva. The clip shared by the diva on her Instagram handle shows her doing tilak on the shivling as part of the puja.
Ganesh Acharya and Varun Dhawan pay tribute to Lord Shiva with song 'Shivoham'
Mumbai, Feb 26: In a heartfelt tribute to Lord Shiva, choreographer Ganesh Acharya, Shushant Thamke, and actor Varun Dhawan have collaborated on the powerful song “Shivoham.”
Diksha Dhami reveals she was born on Maha Shivratri: Share a special connection with Lord Shiva
Mumbai, Feb 26: As the entire nation celebrates Maha Shivratri on Wednesday, the team of "Badi Haveli Ki Chhoti Thakurain" also performed a Rudra Abhishek on the set of their show.
Raghav Juyal seeks blessings at Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga on Maha Shivratri
Mumbai, Feb 26: Actor Raghav Juyal, who was recently seen in 'Kill', is celebrating Maha Shivratri with deep devotion as he paid a visit to the sacred Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Trimbak, Maharashtra, to offer his prayers.
Bhagyashree celebrates Maha Shivratri at Brahmakumaris with 15ft shivling made of 4000 coconut shells
Mumbai, Feb 26: Actress Bhagyashree celebrated Maha Shivratri in a unique and divine manner at the Brahmakumaris.
May Lord Shiva's divine energy inspire us to love and respect all living creatures, big or small, says Sadaa
Chennai, Feb 26: Actress Sadaa, who was a top actress in both the Tamil and Telugu film industries before turning a wildlife photographer, has, on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, expressed a wish for Lord Shiva's divine energy to inspire people to love and respect all living creatures, big or small and live in harmony with nature.
Ahmedabad: Devotees hold grand 6.25 km long Nagar Shobha Yatra of Goddess Bhadrakali on Maha Shivratri
Ahmedabad, February 26: A grand 6.25 km long Nagar Shobha Yatra of Goddess Bhadrakali was held in Ahmedabad city on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Delhi: Thousands of devotees throng Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandani Chowk on Maha Shivratri
New Delhi, February 26: Thousands of devotees thronged the Pracheen Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandani Chowk in the national capital on the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Wednesday.
CM Pushkar Dhami wishes peace, prosperity for state on Maha Shivratri
Khatima, February 26: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with his wife, on Wednesday, on the occasion of Maha Shivratri offered prayers at Shri Vankhandi Mahadev Shiva Temple in Khatima city.
Ektaa Kapoor shares a special memory of surrendering herself to Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri
Mumbai, Feb 26: Popular television and film producer Ektaa Kapoor shared a video of herself performing a puja with Shivling on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Shehnaaz Gill seeks blessings at Trimbakeshwar Temple on Maha Shivratri
Mumbai, Feb 26: On the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Wednesday, actress Shehnaaz Gill seeked divine blessings at the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple in Maharashtra.
Lara Dutta fulfills a long-held dream on Maha Shivratri at Pashupatinath Temple
Mumbai, Feb 26: Actress Lara Dutta Bhupathi recently shared a heartwarming moment, revealing that she had fulfilled a long-held dream on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Vijayendra Kumeria talks about his profound connection with Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri
Mumbai, Feb 26: As the country celebrates the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, TV actor Vijayendra Kumeria shared his deep personal connection with Lord Shiva.
Vivek Agnihotri starts working on a new script about an untapped subject on Maha Shivratri
Mumbai, Feb 26: Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has announced that he has begun working on a new script on an incredible, untapped subject, marking the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Rupali Ganguly shares her experience of performing a special puja on Maha Shivratri
Mumbai, Feb 26: Television actress Rupali Ganguly has expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to perform a special puja on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Devotees flock historic Shiva temples in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Feb 26: Maha Shivratri was being celebrated with great fervour across Karnataka on Wednesday. Shiva temples throughout the state were adorned with flower decorations, and devotees lined up in front of ancient temples in various cities for 'darshan' and special prayers.
Over 1 crore take holy dip in Triveni Sangam by noon on Maha Shivratri
Prayagraj, Feb 26: As of Wednesday noon, over one crore pilgrims have taken the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, marking an unprecedented surge of devotees in Maha Kumbh on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Kedarnath Dham to reopen from May 2 for pilgrims
Rudraprayag, February 26: On the occassion of Mahashivratri, Badrinath - Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced that the doors of the eleventh Jyotirlinga Kedarnath Dham will open on May 2 at 7 am.