The devotees of Lord Shiva will celebrate Mahashivratri or Mahashivaratri festival across the country on Friday, February 24.

Mahashivratri, also known as Sivaratri, Shivaratri, Sivarathri, and Shivaratri, is a festival which celebrates the convergence of Shiva Mahashivratri, also known as Sivaratri, Shivaratri, Sivarathri, and Shivaratri, is a festival which celebrates the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. It is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Hindu calendar month Maagha.

On the festival of Mahashivratri, devotees offer Bael leaves or Bilva/Vilvam leaves, Bhang, Dhatura, flowers, coconut, fruits, water, cow milk and other things to Lord Shiva and keep full-day, full-night fast.

Devotees also chant the sacred Panchakshara mantra dedicated to Lord "Om Namah Shivaya".

There are many legends associated with Mahashivratri which include - Marriage of Shiva and Shakti, Samudra Manthan, Appearance of Shiva on Earth in form of Lingam and Ganga's descent from the heavens to the earth.

Mahashivaratri also marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the 'Tandava' the cosmic dance.

On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri, you can greet your loved by sending blessings and good wishes in the form of Mahashivratri SMS messages, quotes..
  

Here are some Mahashivratri SMS messages, quotes to exchange greetings

May Lord Shiva shower his
benign blessings on
you and your family.
May happiness and peace
surround you with his eternal
love and strength.
Happy Shivratri

pray 2 u 4 all the people in dis world.
Plz give every1 happiness,
Peace & lots of smiles.
This is my prayer 4 today.
Om Namah Shivaaye!!
Happy Mahashivaratri..!

May Lord Shiva Answer
all your prayers
on Mahashivratri & always.
Om Namah Shivaya.

May Shiva bless you with good health
May Shiva bless you with love
May Shiva bless you with happiness
Happy Maha Shivratri

On the occasion of
Mahashivaratri,
I pray to Lord Shiva
that His blessings
may always be with you.
Happy Shivaratri.

2day is da auspicious day of Lord Shiva.
Celebrate it with a clean heart.
Happy Mahashivaratri

JAI SHIV SHANKAR BHOLENATH!!!
Bless us with da happy & peaceful life with noble wisdom.
May dr be peace in every home!!!

Wishing you all a very happy Mahahivrati. God bless you all with lots and lots of happiness, your wishes will be accomplished. Om Namah Shivaya.

Bhagwan Bholenath, I pray 2 u 4 all da people in dis world. Plz give every1 happiness, peace & lots of smiles.  Dis is my prayer 4 2day. Om Namah Shivaaye!

Lord Shiva Is A Great God Always Ready To Help The Needy Only Lord Shiva Have The Capability To Change Our Fate I Love U Mahadev May God Lord Shiva Bless All Shiv Bhakts.

Shivaratri mnz auspicious darkness. Devotees mst spend da night of Shivaratri by chanting with full sincerity da name of Lord Shiva & ck His divine blessings.
 
Here are some Mahashivratri SMS messages and quotes in Hindi

Harr Harr Mahadev
Bole Har Jann
Ho manokamana Poori
Mille Sukh Samriddhi Aur Dhan
Happy Mahashivratri 2017

Shiv ki shakti,shiv ki bhakti,
Khushi ki bahar mile,
Shivratri ke pavan avsar
Paraapko zindgi ki ek nayi
Achhi shuruaat mile.
Happy Shivratri

Shiv Ki Shakti Shiv Ki Bhakti,
Khusi Ki Bahar Mile Shivratrike Pavan Avsar Par
Apko Zindagi Ki Ek Acchhi Nai Suravat Mile,
Happy Manashivratri

Shiv shankar ko jisne puja uska he uddhar hua.
Aant kaal mein bhav sagar me uskha bheda paar hua.
Wish u a happy ‘mahashivratri’

Mahashivratri Mubark ho!
Sabki Mahashivratri mangalmaye ho.