Maha Navami 2026: PM Modi, Amit Shah Extend Greetings, Invoke Maa Siddhidatri’s Blessings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended Maha Navami greetings to citizens on Monday, October 19, invoking the blessings of Maa Siddhidatri for the fulfilment of aspirations, happiness and prosperity.

In a post on X, PM Modi offered prayers to Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth manifestation of Goddess Durga, seeking her blessings for devotees and the fulfilment of their sankalps, or solemn resolutions. He conveyed his greetings to the people on the sacred occasion.

सभी देशवासियों को महानवमी की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। इस पावन अवसर पर मां सिद्धिदात्री के चरणों में मेरा कोटि-कोटि प्रणाम! वे अपने सभी भक्तों को संकल्प की सिद्धि का आशीर्वाद दें, यही कामना है।

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his greetings on Maha Navami through a post on X. He prayed that Maa Siddhidatri would continue to shower her grace and blessings upon all citizens, concluding his message with ‘Jai Mata Di’.

समस्त देशवासियों को महानवमी के पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

माँ सिद्धिदात्री सभी पर अपनी कृपा व आशीर्वाद बनाये रखें।

जय माता दी! https://t.co/I5vVUD8GnU

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 19, 2026

Maha Navami marks the ninth day of Shardiya Navratri, the nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine manifestations.

Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped on this day, with devotees seeking her blessings for wisdom, spiritual growth, prosperity and the fulfilment of their wishes.

The occasion brings people together to offer prayers, sing devotional songs and perform traditional religious rituals at temples and homes across India.

Devotees offer prayers for the well-being of their families and communities while seeking strength and guidance for the future.

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