Devotees flooded Mumbai’s Babulnath Temple on Maha Shivratri, transforming the 25-year-old architectural marvel into a sea of spirituality. Bollywood heavyweights Madhur Bhandarkar and Ashok Pandit joined the throng, seeking Lord Shiva’s grace.
Post-darshan, Bhandarkar opened up about the transcendent experience. ‘The devotion here resonates across India,’ he told IANS. ‘Navigating the crowds with such faith is heartwarming. My wishes are for universal success and health.’
Pandit drew from his Kashmiri heritage, where Shiva worship runs deep. ‘Maha Shivratri binds us profoundly,’ he shared. ‘Babulnath radiates calming energy. I invoke protection for our soldiers safeguarding the motherland and their families.’
The conversation swiftly pivoted to the India-Pakistan clash. ‘Team India’s win is destined on Shivratri,’ Bhandarkar proclaimed passionately. ‘Nationwide prayers will propel us to crush Pakistan.’
Pandit was more critical: ‘Playing terror abettors is wrong. But rest assured, our youthful team will dominate. Divine intervention guarantees our success.’
Babulnath’s Maha Shivratri celebrations fused religious zeal with patriotic hopes, reinforcing the temple’s stature as a beacon of faith amid contemporary excitements.