BHOPAL, Feb. 27 -- The state capital and surrounding regions witnessed grand Mahashivratri celebrations on Wednesday, with temples adorned with flowers, massive processions filling the streets, and cultural performances uniting thousands of devotees in reverence of Lord Shiva.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan performed abhishek at Badwale Mahadev Temple and joined the shobha yatra, which featured religious tableaux and damru performances. He emphasized Shiva's inclusivity, saying, "Lord Shiva embraces even those whom the world rejects, showering His grace on all."
At the venue, the former chief minister was joined by Bhopal parliamentarian Alok Sharma, State Minister for Cooperation and Narela legislator Vishwas Kailash Sarang, Mayor ...