MESSAGES ON THE EVE OF MAHASHIVRATRI

Chandigarh, March 9, 2013:The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shivraj V. Patil, today extend greetings to the people on the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri – the main festival in honour of Lord Shiva. In a message, the Governor said that this holy festival reminds us of our pursuit of truth and understanding and symbolizes salvation, devotion, dedication and fulfillment, in human life. This festival depicts our composite culture of peaceful co-existence and also reminds us to adopt a correct and positive attitude in our day-to-day life. Patil appealed to the people to celebrate this festival collectively, rising above considerations of caste, creed and religion, in the true spirit of harmony.

Punjab CM, Parkash Singh Badal

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today extended his warm greetings to the people of Punjab on the sacred occasion of 'Mahashivratri'. In a message, Badal said that Lord Shiva is the Lord of mercy and compassion.  Lord Shiva protects devotees from evil forces such as lust, greed, anger and grants boons, bestows grace and awakens wisdom in his devotees.  Badal urged the people to celebrate 'Mahashivratri' festival with traditional fervour and gaiety as such festivals not only promote communal harmony, compassion and goodwill but also bring joy and prosperity. Badal also appealed the people to celebrate this auspicious occasion collectively by rising above the petty considerations of caste, colour, creed and religion.

Punjab Dy CM, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister Punjab today greeted the people of Punjab on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. In a message, Badal said that Maha Shivratri inspires the people to strive towards the pursuit of truth that leads to the ultimate consciousness epitomized by Lord Shiva. He said that the festival laid stress on the values of piety, devotion, mutual love and harmony, the cornerstones of the great Indian civilization. The Deputy Chief Minister expressed hope that Maha Shivratri would be celebrated in a spirit of harmony and would usher in a new era of peace and goodwill among all sections of the society.

Chunni Lal Bhagat and Madan Mohan Mittal

Chunni Lal Bhagat and Madan Mohan Mittal, Cabinet Ministers of Punjab today greeted the people of Punjab on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. In a message, the both ministers said that Maha Shivratri inspires people to strive towards the pursuit of truth that leads to the ultimate consciousness epitomized by Lord Shiva. The Festival, they said that, laid stress on the values of piety, devotion, mutual love and harmony, known as the cornerstones of the great Indian civilisation. They expressed the hope that Maha Shivratri would foster sense of universal brotherhood, coexistence and tolerance among all section of society.