Maha Shivaratri Message from President

With the hope that the darkness of ignorance be dispelled and the light of wisdom be kindled, the sacred festival of Maha Shivaratri, devoutly observed by Hindus around the world, falls today.

Maha Shivaratri is regarded as the auspicious occasion on which Hindu devotees offer worship and reverence to Lord Shiva.

It commemorates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and the moment when Lord Shiva performs his celestial dance, the Tandava. Thereby, it symbolises the triumph over “darkness of ignorance” in the world and in human life.

I firmly believe that such religious and cultural observances are critical to building a disciplined and compassionate society that respects all human bonds.

The sacred rites of Maha Shivaratri, which dispel ego and awaken spiritual consciousness within hearts and minds, invite us to live according to the noble virtues of sincerity, generosity, and forgiveness.

Furthermore, I view the spiritual message of Maha Shivaratri as an opportunity to strengthen solidarity among us.

Having recently faced one of the most severe natural disasters, we are advancing with firm resolve and careful planning toward a new era of renewal marked by political, economic, and social transformation.

As the lamps of Maha Shivaratri illuminate our hearts, I invite everyone to come together to further clarify and advance along the path we have chosen.

I extend my warm felicitations for a meaningful celebration of Maha Shivaratri to the Hindu devotees in Sri Lanka and to Hindus around the world who observe this sacred day, and I wish that their noble aspirations be fulfilled.