Bhopal, Mar 6: It is said that if the wish is made in an earnest and honest way then it is always accepted. Maha Shivaratri is the day when devotees offer prayers and worship to their deity Lord Shiva. They have a firm belief that Lord Shiva will definitely make their lives full of happiness.

There is another mythological belief that Lord Shiva was married to the daughter of King of Mountains Himalaya today and that is why the festival of Maha Shivaratri is being celebrated. The main thing about this festival is that all family members irrespective of their age offer worship to Lord Shiva. In this context, City Mirror tried to find out from the localites about what they know about this festival and the way of celebrating it.

Today's day is very special

Hitesh Solanki says 'Today day is a special one. On this day, Bhole Shankar was tied in wedlock with Goddess Parwati. This day is for enjoyment. First of all, we offer prayers to Lord Shiva in the beginning of this day. As Bholenath is very fond of 'Bhang' we drank some of it. Our whole day is going to be devoted in worship of Lord Shiva'.

Lord Shiva is my deity

Mukesh Shroff, who is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva says 'Lord Shiva is the Lord of the Lords and my deity. He is very generous as well as aggressive. If one does his true worship then it fulfills all wishes and desires. I started my day by offering prayers to Lord Shiva. I am observing Fast (Vrata)today. I have decided to devote all time in worshipping him, leaving all works aside.

Wish all to be prosperous

Vivek Mishra is a student of BDS in RKDF College. He says 'I celebrate this festival of Lord Shiva with deep devotion and faith. I am keeping Fast today. I wish Lord Shiva to bless me to perform well in exam and bring prosperity in everybody's life'.

Bhole Baba is very benevolent

Balram who studies in 12th standard is a devotee of Lord Shiva. He says 'Lord Shiva is very benevolent. I am keeping Fast today and dedicated whole time in worshipping him. I seek blessings from him to show me true path of knowledge and achieve new heights in studies and life'.

Jeevan Malviya who is a student says 'Today was a very special day. I observed Fast today. I seek blessings from Lord Shiva to give me strength to fight against evil and protect me from wrong path. I wish to respect all and bring good name to my parents and teacher'.