Tue Feb 25 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Happy Mahashivratri: Devotees Celebrate Union of Shiva and Shakti
**NEW DELHI** – Millions of Hindus across the country celebrated Mahashivratri today, marking the auspicious union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Temples overflowed with devotees offering prayers and performing *jalabhishek* (ritual water offering) to Lord Shiva. The festival is observed with great fervor, with many exchanging greetings and sharing messages expressing devotion to the deity. Social media platforms were flooded with Mahashivratri wishes, many expressing the hope for blessings and good fortune in the coming year. The festival’s significance lies in its commemoration of the divine marriage, symbolizing the convergence of spiritual energy.
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