The Punjab government has declared another government holiday in the state. This holiday is on Wednesday, February 26, on the occasion of the holy festival of Mahashivratri. On this day, there will be a holiday in government offices, government and private schools and colleges across the state.
Why is Mahashivratri celebrated
There is a religious belief that Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati were married on this day. For this reason, the festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated on this day. It is said that by worshipping Lord Shiva on this day, he gets pleased quickly.