On Mahashivratri, Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann bowed their heads at Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple, prayed for the peace of Punjab.

On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann reached Shri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple and had darshan of Lord Shiva and offered prayers. During this, both the leaders wished for peace, prosperity and happiness in the state and the country.

What did Arvind Kejriwal say?

On this religious occasion of Mahashivratri, he bowed his head in the temple and prayed for the happy life of the people and the strengthening of the feeling of brotherhood in the society. On this occasion, Kejriwal said that Mahashivratri is a symbol of India’s ancient spiritual tradition, which gives the message of devotion, penance and spiritual strength. He said that by the grace of Lord Bholenath, the mind gets peace and the soul gets new energy. While wishing the countrymen, he wished that the blessings of Lord Shiva remain on all the citizens and the country continues to move forward on the path of development.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann also said after worshiping on this auspicious occasion that the cultural and religious heritage of Punjab is very rich, preserving which is the priority of the government. He said that the state government is making continuous efforts to connect the coming generations with its traditions and historical heritage. He also said that the birth anniversaries and martyrdom days of great saints and gurus are celebrated in the state with full respect and reverence, which inspires the society to stay connected to its roots.

Manish Sisodia was also present during this period. All the leaders together prayed to Lord Shiva to maintain love, harmony and unity in the society. He said that Mahashivratri is not only a religious festival but also an occasion for introspection and spiritual awakening, which inspires people towards truth and self-discipline.

Highlighting the historical and mythological importance of the temple

The leaders also highlighted the historical and mythological importance of the temple. He said that this Siddha Peeth is a major center of reverence and faith in the Malwa region and its identity is linked to ancient times. It is believed that this place is related to the Mahabharata period, when Arjun had performed rigorous penance of Lord Shiva and obtained his blessings. This temple is still considered a symbol of the same spiritual tradition.

He said that such religious places are not only centers of faith but also strengthen the cultural identity of the society. The festival of Mahashivratri is considered a symbol of the divine union of Lord Shiva and Parvati, which gives the message of spiritual unity and dedication.

On this occasion, the leaders also reiterated that the Punjab government is fully committed to preserving the historical and cultural heritage of the state. He said that the government has already celebrated the martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur and the Prakash Parv of Guru Ravidas on a large scale and such traditions will be taken forward in future also. He said that the aim of these efforts is to introduce the new generation to our rich heritage and strengthen cultural values ​​in the society.

What did the leaders say about Mahashivratri?

In the end, both the leaders said that festivals like Mahashivratri unite the society and inspire people to follow the spiritual path. He expressed hope that the blessings of Lord Shiva will remain upon everyone and the country and Punjab will continue to move towards peace and development.