New Delhi, February 21:  On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri today, politicians have extended greetings and warm wishes. Shivaratri is one of the major festivals in the Hindu calendar observed annually in honour of Lord Shiva. The day starts by devotees worshipping Shiva and observing strict fast to please the Lord. Happy Maha Shivratri 2020 Images And Wallpapers: Download And Share These Mahashivratri HD Photos as WhatsApp DP, Facebook Status, Instagram Story to Celebrate The Day of Lord Shiva.

It is believed by devotees that by pleasing Lord Shankara on the auspicious Shivaratri day, a person is absolved of past sins and is blessed with Moksha or salvation. From Narendra Modi, Ashok Gehlot, Ravi Shankar Prasad and other politicians have tweeted on the pious occasion of Shivratri.

Check Narendra Modi tweet:

Check Ashok Gehlot's tweet:

Here's what Ravi Shankar Prasad tweeted on this occasion:

People celebrate the occasion in remembrance of the sacred union (marriage) of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Some devotees observe the festival as a mark of respect for Lord Shiva’s selfless deed of consuming the pot of poison that emerged at the time of Samudra Manthan. 

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