Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Celebrates Mahashivratri At Historic Amarakh Mahadev Temple

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visits the ancient Shri Amarakh Mahadev temple in Ambari for Mahashivratri, performing rituals and engaging with devotees. The event blends spiritual observance with cultural display and governance messaging, including Delhi's policy focus on developing sports infrastructure, while highlighting social harmony and welfare.

On 15 February 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta travelled to the ancient Shri Amarakh Mahadev temple at Ambari near Udaipur to mark the festival of Mahashivratri. The programme brought together religious observance, cultural participation and a visible political presence. During the visit she offered prayers, interacted with devotees and conveyed wishes for peace, welfare and prosperity for people in Delhi as well as across the country.

She prayed that every citizen receives the blessings of Lord Shiva and spoke about happiness, social harmony and economic wellbeing for residents of the national capital and the wider nation. Devotees gathered at the temple listened as she extended Mahashivratri greetings and expressed her personal devotion to Mahadev.

Ancient Amarakh Mahadev Shrine And Rituals

The Shri Amarakh Mahadev temple at Ambari is regarded as a centuries old shrine situated in the Aravalli hills. It is associated with ascetic practice and detachment, and local tradition holds that sages once performed deep meditation here. The site is considered a calm spiritual centre dedicated to the consciousness of Lord Shiva.

At the temple, the Chief Minister carried out formal rituals. She performed puja (worship) and abhishek (ritual offering of sacred liquids over the deity) at the main shrine while priests recited mantras. The temple complex resounded with chants of “Har Har Mahadev”, meaning “Hail Lord Shiva”, creating a strong devotional atmosphere during the Mahashivratri celebrations.

Cultural Display And Spiritual Message

Her appearance also reflected local culture. She entered the temple wearing a traditional Rajasthani sari, signalling respect for Rajasthan’s heritage while bowing before Lord Shiva in the historic premises.

Speaking to devotees, she said Mahashivratri should not be treated merely as a date on the calendar. Instead, she described it as a sacred opportunity to awaken Shivtatva meaning the divine element of Shiva within oneself and to connect personal faith with the welfare of society.

She also shared a philosophical view of Lord Shiva, stating: “Shiva is the void and Shiva is the infinite; he is the fundamental basis of creation, balance and transformation.”

Political Presence At The Event

Several political colleagues accompanied her during the visit:

• Ashish Sood, cabinet colleague

• Ravindra Indraj, cabinet colleague

• Anil Sharma, Member of Legislative Assembly

• Other BJP office-bearers and party workers from Rajasthan

  Their presence showed that the visit combined private faith with official responsibilities.

  Link To Delhi’s Policy Agenda

  The coverage of the visit also referenced her focus on sports development in Delhi. During a separate event connected with the capital’s first sports festival, she said, “Delhi ko banayenge sports hub”, translated as “We will make Delhi a sports hub.”

  Together, the Mahashivratri pilgrimage, cultural engagement and policy messaging presented a public schedule that connected spirituality, heritage and governance priorities.