Em 15 de fevereiro de 2026, mais de um milhão de devotos celebraram Maha Shivratri nos principais templos em Madhya Pradesh e Uttar Pradesh, marcando a união de Shiva com Parvati. On February 15, 2026, over a million devotees celebrated Maha Shivratri at major temples in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, marking Lord Shiva’s union with Parvati.

Em 15 de fevereiro de 2026, o ministro-chefe de Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, e o ministro Kailash Vijayvargiya celebraram Maha Shivratri, com Vijayvargiya visitando o Templo Mahakal em Ujjain por seu 51o ano. On February 15, 2026, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya celebrated Maha Shivratri, with Vijayvargiya visiting the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain for his 51st year. O festival, marcando a união do Senhor Shiva com Parvati, atraiu cerca de um milhão de devotos para os principais santuários, incluindo Ujjain e Prayagraj, onde grandes reuniões, jejum e vigílias noturnas foram observadas. The festival, marking Lord Shiva’s union with Parvati, drew an estimated one million devotees to major shrines, including Ujjain and Prayagraj, where large gatherings, fasting, and night-long vigils were observed. Os esforços administrativos garantiram um acesso suave através de rotas designadas. Administrative efforts ensured smooth access through designated routes. O evento coincidiu com Vikramotsav-2026, destacando o significado cultural e espiritual do festival. The event coincided with Vikramotsav-2026, highlighting the festival’s cultural and spiritual significance.