Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended Navratri greetings to citizens on Sunday, praying for happiness, peace, prosperity and renewed energy as the nine-day festival began.
In a post on X, PM Modi greeted people on the festival dedicated to the worship of divine power. He prayed that the blessings of Mother Jagadamba would bring happiness, peace, prosperity and good health to every household while strengthening the resolve for national unity and progress.
The Prime Minister invoked the blessings of the Goddess, highlighting the significance of faith and devotion at the beginning of Navratri.
शक्ति-साधना के महापर्व नवरात्रि की सभी देशवासियों को कोटि-कोटि शुभकामनाएं।
मां जगदंबा की कृपा से सबके जीवन में सुख, शांति, समृद्धि और आरोग्य का वास हो, जो राष्ट्र की एकता एवं प्रगति के संकल्प को और सशक्त करे। https://t.co/EMCysLIqcs
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed his wishes, describing Navratri as a sacred festival symbolising power and devotion.
The Minister said the worship of the Mother’s nine forms teaches the values of strength, restraint and service. He prayed that Mother Bhagwati, the creator of the universe, would bring happiness, prosperity and renewed energy into everyone’s lives.
Shah concluded his message with ‘Jai Mata Di’.
शक्ति और भक्ति के पावन पर्व नवरात्रि की सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
माँ के नौ स्वरूपों की यह आराधना हमें शक्ति, संयम और सेवा का संदेश देती है।
जगतजननी माँ भगवती सभी के जीवन में सुख, समृद्धि और नवऊर्जा का संचार करें।
जय माता दी! https://t.co/R1lGiSS2cU
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 11, 2026
Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms, with devotees observing prayers and religious rituals over nine days.
The festival begins in the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin and concludes with Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra.
Goddess Shailputri, the first form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped on the opening day. Devotees seek her blessings for strength, well-being and prosperity as they begin the festival.
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