On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the nation on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, emphasizing the emotional connection devotees feel during the festival.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Worshipping Maa Ambe during Navratri makes all the devotees emotional.”
Along with his message, the Prime Minister posted a devotional song, ‘Amba Stavam by 9 Ambas’, sung by nine young girls, calling it a supernatural experience and urging people to listen to it.
नवरात्रि में मां अम्बे की उपासना सभी भक्तों को भावविभोर कर देती है। देवी मां के स्वरूपों को समर्पित यह स्तुति अलौकिक अनुभूति देने वाली है। आप भी सुनिए…https://t.co/mvItWIx87P
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 2, 2025
Celebration Of Fourth & Fifth Navratri Days
As per the Hindu calendar, both the fourth and fifth days of Navratri are being observed on Wednesday.
Devotees are worshipping Goddess Durga in her forms of Mata Kushmanda and Mata Skandamata.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also marked the occasion by sharing Sanskrit shlokas and prayers on social media.
“I pray to Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Goddess Shakti, the giver of perfections and treasures, to bestow happiness and prosperity on all devotees and the people of the state,” UP CM posted on X.
सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च।
दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥सिद्धियों और निधियों की प्रदात्री, शक्ति स्वरूपा माँ भगवती के चतुर्थ स्वरूप माँ कूष्माण्डा से प्रार्थना है कि सभी भक्तों तथा प्रदेश वासियों को सुख-समृद्धि का आशीर्वाद प्रदान करें।
जय माँ… pic.twitter.com/uFLn90WcWv
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) April 1, 2025
CM Adityanath further added, “Worshipping Skandamata, the fifth form of Adishakti Maa Durga, paves the way for progress and development. I pray to Jagatjanani that your blessings remain on the entire world and that everyone is blessed. Jai Maa Skandamata!”
नमामि स्कन्दमातरं स्कन्धधारिणीम्।
समग्रतत्त्वसागरामपारपारगहराम्।।आदिशक्ति माँ दुर्गा के पंचम स्वरूप स्कन्दमाता की पूजा-अर्चना से उन्नति एवं प्रगति के मार्ग प्रशस्त होते हैं।
जगज्जननी से प्रार्थना है कि आपका आशीर्वाद सकल संसार पर बना रहे, सभी का कल्याण हो।
जय माँ स्कन्दमाता! pic.twitter.com/5YCiUfA4cn
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) April 1, 2025
Significance Of Mata Kushmanda & Mata Skandamata
Goddess Kushmanda is revered as the creator of the universe, symbolizing vitality and divine energy.
Her name is derived from three words:
- Ku (little),
- Ushma (warmth or energy), and
- Anda (cosmic egg)
Her name represents prosperity, health, and courage.
She is however believed to be the supreme power governing the solar system, and worshipping her is said to help devotees overcome suffering and imperfections.
Goddess Skandamata, on the other hand, embodies motherhood and compassion, guiding devotees toward both spiritual and material success.
Navratri Festivities Across India
Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit, is a grand festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine manifestations, collectively known as Navdurga.
Devotees across the country participate in rituals, prayers, and temple visits, offering flowers and fruits to seek divine blessings for protection and prosperity.
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