Mahashivratri 2026: PM Narendra Modi, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Other Political Leaders Extend Wishes to the Nation on the Auspicious Occasion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with several other central and state leaders, extended their greetings to the citizens of the country on this occasion. In his message, Prime Minister Modi stated that the festival of Mahashivratri inspires us to practice tolerance, discipline, and spiritual growth. He urged people to maintain positivity and unity in society. Amit Shah also said that with the blessings of Lord Shiva, the nation and its people prosper, and that He guides everyone through every difficulty.

PM Modi posted on X, "To all my family members across the country, countless best wishes on Mahashivratri. My prayer is that Adidev Mahadev always keep his grace upon everyone. By His blessings, may all be blessed with well-being, and may our Bharatvarsh sit enthroned at the peak of prosperity. Har Har Mahadev!"

देशभर के मेरे परिवारजनों को महाशिवरात्रि की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। मेरी कामना है कि आदिदेव महादेव सदैव सभी पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखें। उनके आशीर्वाद से सबका कल्याण हो और हमारा भारतवर्ष समृद्धि के शिखर पर विराजमान हो।

हर हर महादेव!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2026

Home Minister Amit Shah posted on X, "Har Har Mahadev! Heartfelt wishes to all countrymen on the auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri. May Lord Mahadev, the God of Gods, bestow happiness and prosperity in everyone's life."

हर हर महादेव!
समस्त देशवासियों को महाशिवरात्रि के पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
देवाधिदेव महादेव सभी के जीवन में सुख-समृद्धि प्रदान करें। pic.twitter.com/Pa2LuG8xp2

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 15, 2026

Devendra Fadnavis posted on X, "Har Har Mahadev! Heartfelt greetings to everyone on the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri. May the divine power bless us all with strength, peace, and steadfast faith. Om Namah Shivaya! Warm wishes on the auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri!
May all of you be blessed with happiness, prosperity, and good health — this is my humble prayer at the feet of the Almighty. Om Namah Parvati Pataye, Har Har Mahadev!"

॥ Har Har Mahadev ॥

Heartiest greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of MahaShivaRatri. May the divine power bless us all with strength, peace, and unwavering faith.

॥ ॐ नम: शिवाय ॥

महाशिवरात्रीच्या मंगलमय शुभेच्छा!
आपणा सर्वांना सुख-समृद्धी व उत्तम आरोग्य लाभो, हीच… pic.twitter.com/UZQsSegZOc

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 15, 2026

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde posted on X, "'O Lord of Kailasa, O moon-crested Shiva, With the radiant serpent king shining as a crown upon Your head. Ocean of compassion, remover of worldly sorrows, O Shambhu, without You, who will carry me across?' May all your heartfelt wishes be fulfilled—this is my humble prayer at the feet of Lord Bholenath. Heartfelt greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri."

कैलासराणा शिवचंद्रमौळी । फणींद्र माथां मुकुटीं झळाळी
कारुण्यसिंधू भवदुःखहारी । तुजवीण शंभो मज कोण तारी ।।

आपल्या सर्व मनोकामना पूर्ण होवो, हीच भगवान भोलेनाथा चरणी प्रार्थना...

महाशिवरात्री निमित्त आपणा सर्वांना मन:पूर्वक शुभेच्छा...#महाशिवरात्रीpic.twitter.com/LyiHmcKvNH

— Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) February 15, 2026

Devotees Flock to Temples

A huge rush of devotees has been witnessed at temples. At major Shiva temples such as Kashi, Nashik, Mahakaleshwar, and Somnath, devotees are standing in long queues to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Apart from this, people in distant regions are also performing rituals and offering prayers at home in a traditional manner, including through online participation.

#WATCH | Junagarh, Gujarat: On the occasion of #MahaShivratri2026, a huge throng of devotees gathered at Bhavnath Mahadev Temple.

Drone visuals from Bhavnath Mahadev Temple

(Source: Information Department) pic.twitter.com/AnMjSr0eay

— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2026

#WATCH | Gir Somnath, Gujarat: The Shree Somnath Temple in Gujarat is elaborately decorated on the occasion of #MahaShivratri2026.

(Source: Somnath Trust) pic.twitter.com/or9LXQ7tzy

— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2026

The festival of Mahashivratri is not only significant from a religious perspective, but it also conveys a message of self-reflection and spiritual awakening. Observing a fast and worshipping Lord Shiva on this day is believed to bring inner peace, mental stability, and an increase in positive energy in life. Thus, on the occasion of Mahashivratri, a remarkable confluence of devotion, faith, and enthusiasm is being witnessed across the country.