The holy festival of Maha Shivratri or Mahashivratri is celebrated with pomp every year. This year, it falls on February 26. On this day, actor Shagun Pandey talks about learning life lessons from the life of Lord Shiva .

Shagun was last seen as Veer Pratap Singh in the TV show Mera Balam Thanedaar.

He said, "There is so much to learn from Lord Shiva that helps us to make our life easy and happy. I'm a firm believer in Lord Shiva and learnt life lessons like suppressing negative energy. The lesson here is to gain control over the negative thoughts and emotions that are generated in our minds in several situations. In fact, this is a big lesson in anger management too. It also helps us to feel relaxed and enjoy tolerance, determination and calmness. A person who successfully controls his mind and ego is always close to lord himself."

Talking about the significance of the festival he shared, "Maha Shivratri is not just a festival; it is an opportunity for spiritual growth , self-discipline , and devotion to Lord Shiva. Observing the fast, performing night-long worship, and seeking divine blessings bring immense spiritual merit. As we engage in prayers and meditation, they align themselves with the cosmic energy of Shiva, fostering peace, prosperity, and inner strength."

The actor continued, "I will be celebrating the day by offering my prayers. I worship the lord offering him milk, curd, water, bilva leaves, and other sacred items. I try to practice meditation and chant the supreme mantra ' Om Namah Shivay ' 108 times."

He concluded by sharing the festival greetings. "On this auspicious Mahashivratri, may Shiva’s grace fill our hearts with joy and devotion. On this divine night, may we find inner peace and spiritual awakening. May Bholenath remove all obstacles from your path and guide you to success," he added.

Shagun earned immense popularity for acting in shows like Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet, and Tujhse Hai Raabta among others. He was runner-up in the reality TV show Splitsvilla 11.