CM Yogi Extends Durga Ashtami Greetings, Prays For Joy And Peace In Devotees’ Lives

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his greetings to devotees on Sunday on the occasion of Durga Ashtami, the eighth day of Shardiya Navratri.

He prayed that Maa Mahagauri’s blessings would bring happiness, peace, hope and positive energy into people’s lives.

In a message posted on X, the Chief Minister highlighted the spiritual significance of worshipping Maa Mahagauri, the eighth manifestation of Maa Durga, regarded as the primordial energy.

He wrote, “Through the worship of Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of the primordial energy Maa Durga, purity, self-discipline, and strength flow into the devotee’s life. From Maa, Creator of the Universe, we pray that joy and peace reside in the lives of all devotees, their heartfelt wishes be fulfilled, and their homes and courtyards be illuminated with new hope and vibrant energy. Jai Maa Mahagauri.”

श्वेते वृषे समारूढा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः।
महागौरी शुभं दद्यान्महादेवप्रमोददा॥

आदिशक्ति माँ दुर्गा के अष्टम स्वरूप माँ महागौरी की आराधना से साधक के जीवन में पवित्रता, आत्मसंयम और शक्ति का संचार होता है।

जगज्जननी माँ से प्रार्थना है कि सभी श्रद्धालुओं के जीवन में सुख और शांति का वास हो, उनकी मनोकामनाएं पूर्ण हों तथा घर-आंगन नई आशा व नव ऊर्जा से आलोकित हो।

जय माँ महागौरी।

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 17, 2026

The Chief Minister also shared a Sanskrit verse dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, offering prayers on the auspicious occasion. His message underlined the religious importance of the eighth day of the nine-day festival.

Devotees worship Maa Mahagauri on Durga Ashtami and seek her blessings for well-being and prosperity. The occasion also holds spiritual significance for those observing Navratri and participating in prayers and religious rituals.

Through his greetings, Yogi Adityanath emphasised values associated with Maa Mahagauri’s worship, including purity, self-discipline, inner strength and peace.

He prayed that Maa Mahagauri would fulfil devotees’ wishes and fill their homes and lives with happiness, renewed hope and positive energy.

His message concluded with a devotional invocation to Maa Mahagauri, also extending festive wishes to devotees celebrating Durga Ashtami across the state.

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