Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS): Celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Hema Malini and Priyanka Chopra sent out good wishes to their fans on the occasion of Mahashivaratri on Friday.

Here's what the celebrities said:

Amitabh Bachchan: Happy Mahashivaratri and prayers for peace and tranquility ever.

Rishi Kapoor: Mahashivaratri ki badhai sab Shiv Bhakton ko (Wish every Shiva follower a very happy Mahashivaratri). Bam bam Hari Om.

Priyanka Chopra: Greetings for Mahashivaratri. Lord Shiva... protector of life... may you protect us all, inspite of everything the world is dealing with.

Hema Malini: Happy Mahashivaratri to all my friends.

Madhur Bhandarkar: On this pious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, may Lord Shiva shower on you his blessings with happiness, prosperity and peace. Om Namah Shivaya.

Monica Dogra: Neither attached to the light nor scared of the dark... Har Har Mahadev.

Ashoke Pandit: Happy Shivratri. May Lord Shiva keep us away from all the evils especially pseudo seculars, liberals, anti-nationals.

Abhishek Bachchan: Happy Mahashivaratri.

Sajid Khan: Mahashivaratri wishes to all my friends.

Lisa Ray: Happy Mahashivaratri from the Himalayas.

Shamita Shetty: Happy Mahashivaratri to all of you... May Lord Shiva fill your lives with unconditional love, prosperity, great relationships and happiness always.