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Mann ki Baat: The opposition, especially the Congress, had approached the poll watchdog to stop PM Narendra Modi's programme saying state machinery could be used to influence voters. West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry are going to polls beginning April 4. The Model Code came into force on March 4 when the polls were announced by the Commission. (PTI)
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Maha Shivratri 2016: during Maha Shivratri celebrations, devotees in large numbers reach Shiva temples starting early morning. A large number of people are expected to offer 'jalabhishek' of holy water and special prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. (PTI)
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Maha Shivratri 2016: In Ayodhya, during Maha Shivratri celebrations, devotees thronged Nageshwarnath temple to offer their prayers after taking holy dip in Saryu River. In Allahabad people in large numbers took holy dip at the confluence of Ganga and Yamunaat sangam and offering holy waters to various Shiva temples.
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Maha Shivratri 2016: Maha Shivratri celebrations take place on the 6th night of the dark Phalgun (February or March) every year. It is believed that Lord Shiva was married to Parvati on this day. Maha Shivratri fast is considered to be the most important fast for the devotees of Lord Shiva.
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