Mahashivratri Darshan Updates: Portals Of Kedarnath Dham To Open On May 10

Updates: Mahashivratri is being celebrated across India today as devotees have continued to throng temples since wee hours today.

Mahashivratri Updates: Today is Mahashivratri, a special occasion observed by Hindus globally to celebrate Lord Shiva, one of the deities in the Hindu trinity of Brhma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shiva). On this auspicious day, devotees express their reverence through activities such as chanting prayers and mantras, fasting, meditation, and engaging in night-long singing sessions. At sunrise, individuals take part in cleansing rituals and visit temples, presenting offerings like milk and flowers to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Shivratri falls on the 14th day of the New Moon phase in the month of 'Phalguna' according to the Hindu calendar. To honor this propitious period dedicated to Shiva, many individuals exchange wishes and share images and photos of Lord Shiva, accompanied by Shiva mantras and prayers.

Shivratri, which falls on the fourteenth day of every lunar month or the day preceding the new moon, holds special importance. Among the twelve Shivratris observed throughout the calendar year, Mahashivratri, taking place in February-March, stands out as the most spiritually significant. PM Narendra Modi also extended wishes to the people on the occasion. "Best wishes to all my family members of the country on Mahashivratri. I wish that this great festival brings new energy in everyone's life and also gives new strength to the resolutions of the country in Amritkaal. Jai Bhole Nath!" said PM Modi.

08 March 2024

10:37 IST

Mahashivratri Live Updates: Devotees Throng Trimbakeshwar Temple In Nashik

Devotees throng Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik to offer prayers on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Devotees throng Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik, on the occasion of #Mahashivratri pic.twitter.com/O0O0qmr1W4

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10:31 IST

Live: Kedarnath Portal To Open On May 10 For Devotees

The portals of the eleventh Jyotirlinga Shri Kedarnath Dham will open on May 10 at 7 am, said Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. The temple committee said that the Panchmukhi Doli will depart for Shri Kedarnath Dham on May 6 and will reach Kedarnath Dham on May 9 evening after passing through various stops. The date of opening of the portals has been decided in a religious ceremony held today in the presence of Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee President Ajendra Ajay at the Pachkadar Gaddi Sthal Shri Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath.