Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS): From Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi to Madhur Bhandarkar and Kajol, Bollywood celebrities on Tuesday took to Twitter to wish their fans and family on Maha Shivratri.

The festival is believed to celebrate the wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees stay awake all night, singing hymns and prayers, to seek Lord Shiva's blessings.

Here's what they have to say:

Amitabh Bachchan: Maha Shivratri greetings to all.

Vishal Dadlani: Happy Maha Shivratri to all! May the Destroyer within you destroy communalism, corruption and criminals in politics, once and for all.

Ronit Bose Roy: Maha Shivaratri ki anek subhechayein. Good wishes and blessings on the auspicious day of Maha Shivaratri. Jai Bholenath.

Sridevi: Wishing you all on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri.

Anupam Kher: Happy Maha Shivratri

Hema Malini: Maha Shivratri tonight. Wishing all of you the very best on this holy day.

Kajol: May the energy of Lord Shiva bring you prosperity and abundance. Happy Maha Shivaratri.

Madhur Bhandarkar: Om Namah Shivay! Wishing you and your family a very happy Maha Shivaratri. May Lord Shiva bless us with peace, happiness, and prosperity.