New Delhi: On the occasion of Maha Shivratri today (February 21), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind extended their wishes. Taking to microblogging site Twitter they wished the nation on this auspicious day.

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PM Modi wrote," A very hearty wishes to all of you, May Baba Bholenath bless every citizen with happiness, peace, prosperity and good luck.



The President tweeted, "Greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens on Mahashivaratri. May the blessings of Lord Shiva bring peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone's life."



To celebrate Mahashivratri, devotees observe a fast and perform religious activities to please Lord Shiva. People further believe that by pleasing Lord Shankara on the auspicious Shivaratri day, a person is absolved of past sins and is blessed with Moksha or salvation. The day marks a remembrance of overcoming darkness and ignorance in life and the world.