Mahesh Navami, also known as Mahesh Navmi or Mahesh Puja, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the state of Odisha, India. It falls on the ninth day of the bright half of the Hindu lunar month of Jyestha, usually in May or June, and commemorates the divine marriage of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, with Goddess Parvati, the goddess of power and fertility. As you observe Mahesh Navami 2024, we at LatestLY have put together a collection of Happy Mahesh Navami 2024 wishes, Happy Mahesh Navami images and greetings you can download and share with one and all to wish them on this day with WhatsApp messages, images, HD wallpapers and SMS.

Mahesh Navami 2024 is observed on Saturday, June 15. The festival is of immense cultural and religious importance to the people of Odisha, where it is observed with great fervour and devotion. Devotees wake up early to perform rituals and offer prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Special pujas are conducted in temples dedicated to Lord Shiva across the state.

One of the most iconic rituals of Mahesh Navami is the ceremonial wedding procession of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, known as "Baraat." In this procession, the idols of the deities are adorned in bridal attire and carried in palanquins or chariots, accompanied by traditional music, dance, and chanting of hymns. It is a spectacle that draws large crowds of devotees who eagerly participate in the festivities. Here is a collection of messages you can download and share with all your friends and family to wish them Happy Mahesh Navami.

Happy Mahesh Navami 2024 Images & HD Wallpapers

Mahesh Navami (File Image)

Happy Mahesh Navami 2024 Images & HD Wallpapers

Mahesh Navami (File Image)

Happy Mahesh Navami 2024 Images & HD Wallpapers

Mahesh Navami (File Image)

Happy Mahesh Navami 2024 Images & HD Wallpapers

Mahesh Navami (File Image)

Happy Mahesh Navami 2024 Images & HD Wallpapers

Mahesh Navami (File Image)

Mahesh Navami also marks the onset of the annual Rukuna Rath Yatra, a grand chariot festival celebrated in the city of Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. The festival is characterised by the procession of Lord Lingaraja, a form of Lord Shiva, in a chariot around the streets of the city, accompanied by thousands of devotees. The Rath Yatra continues for several days, during which devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for prosperity, happiness, and well-being. Overall, Mahesh Navami stands as a vibrant and joyous celebration of love, devotion, and the auspicious union of divine energies in Hindu mythology.

Wishing everyone a Happy Mahesh Navami 2024.

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