NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to citizens on the auspicious occasion of Navratri, invoking the divine blessings of Goddess Mahagauri to usher in a bright future, success, and prosperity for all.
In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “May the blessings of Mother Mahagauri, the goddess of sacrifice and penance, brighten everyone’s future. May everyone attain fame and glory in life—this is our heartfelt wish.”
Highlighting the profound spiritual significance of the festival, PM Modi also shared a YouTube link to the devotional bhajan Narayani Namastute rendered by Birendrakrishna Bhadra.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister shared a classical Sanskrit verse dedicated to Goddess Durga, underscoring her protective grace and the boundless blessings bestowed upon her devotees.
“Those devotees who remember Goddess Durga with devotion surely experience progress and prosperity. O goddess, sovereign of the gods! You protect those who meditate upon you from all calamities—of this, there is absolutely no doubt,” the verse read.
Worshipped as the eighth manifestation of Goddess Durga, Goddess Mahagauri symbolizes purity, inner peace, and profound compassion. Devotees fervently seek her divine blessings for happiness, well-being, and prosperity throughout the Navratri celebrations.
According to the Hindu calendar, the Ashtami Tithi commenced on October 18 and concluded on the morning of October 19, marking the sacred transition into Navami Tithi.
Meanwhile, temples across the country witnessed a massive influx of worshippers offering prayers to Goddess Durga and seeking blessings for the health and prosperity of their families. The festivities were marked by resonant devotional chants, special prayers, and traditional rituals.
In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, a large gathering of devotees visited the Maa Siddhidatri Devi Temple to offer prayers to Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga, participating in traditional rituals as the nine-day festival drew to a close. In the national capital, devotees congregated in large numbers at the historic Jhandewalan Temple on the final day of Shardiya Navratri to participate in religious ceremonies.
Navratri, dedicated to the veneration of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, continues to be celebrated across India with fasting, prayers, devotional singing, and vibrant cultural rituals.
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