From Alia Bhatt to Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, celebrities wish Mahashivratri to fans
Sonam Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao and others also took to social media to wish Mahashivratri to their followers and fans.
Mahashivratri or the great night of Lord Shiva is celebrated with zeal and fervour by Hindus all across the globe. Also known as Padmarajarathri, Mahashivratri is celebrated on the 13th night/14th day of the Maagha or Phalguna month of the Hindu calendar. The day marks the wedding of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati. Devotees visit temple, observe fast and chant shlokas and mantras to please the supreme god. There are several stories related to Shiva, which form an important part of Hindu mythology. As the world celebrates Mahashivratri, Bollywood celebrities extend wishes to their fans and followers. From Amitabh Bachchan and Alia Bhatt to Arjun Rampal and Preity Zinta, Bollywood stars took to social media to wish the nation on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. While Preity Zinta wrote, ''May the essence of Lord Shiva destroy all evil thoughts and negativity from within us and spread love, positivity and happiness within us, our family and our surroundings. A very happy Maha Shivratri to you and your family,'' Akshay Kumar shared a beautiful picture and wrote, ''This Maha Shivratri, may Lord Shiva bless you and your family with peace and prosperity''.
Here's how celebrities wished their followers on Mahashivratri
Amitabh Bachchan: Om Namah Shivay, Har Har Mahadev.
Akshay Kumar: This Maha Shivratri, may Lord Shiva bless you and your family with peace and prosperity.
Alia Bhatt
Sonam Kapoor
Raveena Tandon: Happiest wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. Jai Mahadev.
Preity Zinta: May the essence of Lord Shiva destroy all evil thoughts and negativity from within us and spread love, positivity and happiness within us, our family and our surroundings. A very happy Maha Shivratri to you and your family.
Amrita Rao: Happy Maha Shivratri to all.
Rajkummar Rao: Har Har Mahadev. Happy Maha Shivratri.
Diljit Dosanjh: Heartiest wishes for Maha Shivratri.
Arjun Rampal: Om Namah Shivaya... Jai Shambho...Har Har Mahadev.