President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday extended their greetings to the nation on the occasion of Mahashivratri, wishing for the prosperity and good health of the people.

The President wrote on X, “I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. I pray that the blessings of the Supreme God Mahadev remain on all of us and that our country continues to move ahead on the path of progress.”

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Prime Minister Modi extended his greetings on the occasion of Mahashivratri, wishing for the prosperity and good health of the people. In his post on X, PM Modi wrote, “I wish all my countrymen a very happy Mahashivratri, a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. May this divine occasion bring happiness, prosperity and good health to all of you, and also strengthen the resolve for a developed India. Har Har Mahadev!”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also greeted the people and prayed for everyone’s welfare.
“Everywhere Shiva! Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the holy festival of Mahashivratri. This festival of the union of Shiva and Shakti is a great festival of spirituality, introspection, and faith. I pray to Devadhidev Mahadev for the welfare of all,’ Shah posted on X.

On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, a massive wave of devotion swept across Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj as crores of devotees gathered for the final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh.

By 10 AM, over 81 lakh people had already taken the holy dip, chanting ‘Har Har Gange’, ‘Bam Bam Bhole’, and ‘Jai Shri Ram’, filling the entire Kumbh Mela area with divine energy.

Now the total devotees turnout in the 45-day-long Mahakumbh has crossed a record 66 crores and more.

Flower petals were showered on the devotees from choppers while Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath monitored the traffic and pilgrims from Gorakhpur.

The grand spectacle saw participation from sages, saints, Mahamandaleshwars, and devotees from across India and abroad, all immersing themselves in the sacred waters.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience for devotees during this holy gathering of faith and devotion, the fair police have issued special guidelines as part of crowd management measures for the final bathing festival on Mahashivratri.

According to the fair police here on Tuesday, no vehicle- zone will be implemented from 4:00 pm on February 25. Prayagraj Commissionerate will enforce a no-vehicle zone starting at 6:00 pm. All citizens have been urged to respect this regulation and cooperate fully.

To streamline crowd movement, devotees are encouraged to bathe at the ghat closest to their entry point, ensuring both convenience and safety.

However, there will be no restriction on vehicles carrying essential items like milk, vegetables, medicines, petrol/diesel, ambulances, and vehicles of government employees (doctors, police, administration). All essential services personnel will be able to do their work uninterruptedly.