Sri Lankan President Highlights Maha Shivratri's Role in Fostering Harmony

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the significance of Maha Shivratri in fostering societal harmony. Celebrated worldwide by Hindus, the festival commemorates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and symbolizes wisdom over ignorance. The president advocates for virtues like sincerity and compassion through such observances.

Sri Lanka's President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, extended greetings on Maha Shivratri, stressing the festival's role in nurturing harmony and compassion.

He called the day an opportunity for devotees to commemorate the unity of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, symbolizing the victory over ignorance and the illumination of wisdom.

Dissanayake praised the festival's cultural significance in promoting a disciplined society that values sincerity, generosity, and forgiveness, wishing Hindus worldwide fulfillment of their aspirations.

(With inputs from agencies.)