On the special occasion of Maha Shivratri 2024, a Bhasma Aarti and morning Aarti was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Temple located in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district. Notably, on Mahashivratri, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped by devotees all across the country. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva married Maa Shakti, his divine consort, for a second time on this night. It is in celebration of their divine union that the day is celebrated as 'The Night of Lord Shiva'. While Lord Shiva signifies Purusha, which is mindfulness, Maa Parvati signifies Prakriti, which is nature. The union of this consciousness and energy promotes creation. Followers and devotees of Lord Shiva observe fast and special puja is performed in several temples across the world on the auspicious day. They also offer milk to the Shivalinga and pray for Moksha.
08 March,2024 12:16 PM IST
Maha Shivratri 2024 is here for all the Shiva devotees to soak in the divinity of Lord Shiva. While there are numerous Shiva temples in Mumbai for devotees to soak in the religious fervour, Tungareshwar Mandir - dedicated to Lord Shiva is a different experience altogether. Situated on the Tungareshwar Hill, the way to the temple is through the Tungareshwar forest which was declared a wildlife sanctuary in the year 2003. The way to the temple is through a small trek which is said to take around ½ an hour to reach the temple through the forest. How can you reach there and what awaits you at the top of the Tungareshwar hill? As India celebrates Mahashivratri 2024, here’s everything you need to know about the Tungareshwar temple.
07 March,2024 08:19 PM IST
Maha Shivratri 2024 is here and this brings us to one of the biggest festivals in India devoted to Lord Shiva. There are many Jyotirlingas in India that are considered different manifestations of Shiva. While none of the Jyotirlingas happens to be in Mumbai, two ancient temples within the Mumbai city carry tales of miracles, faith and Shiva’s grace. During Shivratri, Shiva devotees flock to these temples just to catch a glimpse of their beloved Lord Shiva. The Babulnath temple in Mumbai located in Mumbai near Girgaon Chowpatty situated at a little hill is one of those temples. Just a few km away from the Babulnath temple, lies the legendary Walkeshwar temple. The story of the Walkeshwar temple is as endearing as that of the beautiful Banganga Tank next to it. What is the story behind these legendary temples and what’s inside? On the occasion of the Mahashivratri, as you do your Shivratri puja vidhi to worship Lord Shiva, don’t you miss out on visiting these Shiva temples in Mumbai.
06 March,2024 08:38 PM IST
Celebrations broke out across Maharashtra on the occasion of ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2024’ on February 19. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde offered a garland to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the 394th birth anniversary. On Shivaji’s birth anniversary, people performed ‘Aarti’ and celebrated the occasion. People in Nagpur, Maharashtra, gathered in large numbers on the streets and offered Aarti as a part of celebrations of the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Per the Gregorian calendar, the state observes Shivaji Jayanti with an annual public holiday on February 19. Nonetheless, a sizable population of Maharashtrians commemorate the event on the third day of Phalgun in the Hindu calendar.
19 February,2024 11:15 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Vedashri Tapovan Math in Pune on February 11. Yogi Adityanath hailed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s valour and said that he challenged the authority of Aurangzeb and left him to suffer and die in such a way that till today no one is asking about Aurangzeb. He also said that Indians’ relation is with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, not with Mughals. During CM Yogi’s Pune Visit, he said, “...Bhakti se upaji yeh shakti hi dushmano ke daant hamesha khatti karti thi'... Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj challenged the authority of Aurangzeb to suffer and die in such a way that to date no one is asking about him. Our relation is with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, not with Mughals”
11 February,2024 12:36 PM IST
Former Prime Minister and and National President of Janata Dal (Secular) H D Deve Gowda on February 06 praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rajya Sabha. He said that Whatever PM Modi has done in the last ten years must be appreciated. “I have met many Prime Ministers but he has given so much love and affection... Prime Minister’s guarantees are different…. The country should appreciate what he has done in last ten years,” said HD Deve Gowda
07 February,2024 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai
Congress President and LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge lambasted Congress MP DK Suresh on February 02 over his “separate country” remark. He said, “If anyone speaks about breaking the country, we will never tolerate it - irrespective of whichever party they belong to. Mallikarjun Kharge will himself say that from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, we are one and we will be one.”
02 February,2024 02:19 PM IST
Sharad Kelkar is one of the most loved actors in the industry. Known for his versatility, the actor is also cherished for his distinctive voice. In this exclusive interview with Mid-day.com, the actor, who has given his voice to the character of Ravan in animated series The Legend of Hanuman, discusses his journey of becoming an actor, overcoming his stammering issues, working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, becoming the voice of Prabhas in several films, and much more.
11 January,2024 03:40 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 04 unveiled the grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He reached Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district and unveiled the statue. PM will also attend the programme marking ‘Navy Day 2023’ celebrations at Sindhudurg. Prime Minster will also witness the ‘Operational Demonstrations’ by Indian Navy’s ships, submarines, aircraft and special forces from Tarkarli beach, Sindhudurg.
04 December,2023 08:33 PM IST
Embark on a heartening journey with Fatteshikast Dhol Tasha Pathak! Despite facing challenges, Kartik Barot and his team bounced back stronger. Explore their story of rebuilding, symbolized by the victorious spirit of Shivaji Maharaj and Bajrabhu Deshpande. Their journey will inspire you to overcome obstacles and find triumph in adversity.
20 November,2023 06:03 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
