Durga Ashtami 2026: PM Modi, Amit Shah Extend Greetings, Invoke Maa Mahagauri’s Blessings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings on Monday, October 19, invoking Maa Mahagauri’s blessings for happiness, peace, prosperity and success.

In a post on X, PM Modi prayed that the blessings of Maa Mahagauri, the eighth manifestation of Goddess Durga and a symbol of purity, sacrifice and penance, would brighten everyone’s future and bring fame and success into their lives.

The Prime Minister shared the devotional bhajan Narayani Namastute, sung by Birendrakrishna Bhadra. He further shared a Sanskrit verse dedicated to Goddess Durga, highlighting her protective powers and the blessings she bestows upon devotees who worship her with faith.

त्याग और तप की देवी मां महागौरी के आशीष से सबका भविष्य उज्ज्वल हो। हर किसी को जीवन में यश और कीर्ति की प्राप्ति हो, यही कामना है।

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his greetings to citizens in a post on X, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity through the blessings of Maa Durga.

दुर्गाष्टमी के पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

माँ दुर्गा की कृपा से सभी देशवासियों के जीवन में सुख, शांति और समृद्धि सदैव बनी रहे। https://t.co/b1wlpm1d6l

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 19, 2026

Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga, receives worship on Durga Ashtami, the eighth day of Shardiya Navratri. She symbolises purity, peace and compassion, and devotees seek her blessings for well-being, prosperity and spiritual fulfilment.

Devotees celebrate Navratri by fasting, offering prayers, singing devotional songs and performing rituals dedicated to the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga.

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