Prime Minister offers prayers to Maa Shailputri on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri, seeks divine blessings for national unity and progress.
New Delhi, Oct 2026 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to citizens on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri, praying for happiness, peace, prosperity and good health for all. He also offered prayers to Maa Shailputri, the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during the nine-day festival.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt wishes on the festival dedicated to the worship of divine feminine power. He expressed hope that the blessings of Maa Jagadamba would bring happiness, peace, prosperity and good health into everyone's life while strengthening the country's resolve towards national unity and progress.
In a separate message, Modi paid obeisance to Maa Shailputri on the auspicious beginning of Navratri. He prayed that her divine blessings would inspire patience and self-confidence among people and remain with every citizen of the country.
The Prime Minister also shared a YouTube link to Karpoora Nayagiye, a Tamil devotional song dedicated to Goddess Amman, associated with the worship of Mariamman and Shakti.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended greetings to residents of the national capital on the occasion of Sharadiya Navratri.
In her message on X, Gupta wished that the arrival of Maa Bhagwati would fill every household in Delhi with devotion, joy and a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.
She further prayed that, through the blessings of Mata Rani, every family would be blessed with happiness, peace, good health and prosperity. The Chief Minister expressed hope that people's wishes would be fulfilled and extended her wishes for a शुभ Navratri.
Navratri is one of the major Hindu festivals, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine forms. During the nine days, devotees across the country observe prayers, religious rituals and other spiritual practices. Many also undertake fasting and visit temples to seek the blessings of the Goddess.
Sharadiya Navratri begins on the first day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin and is celebrated with particular devotion across several parts of India. The festival concludes with Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, which symbolises the victory of good over evil.
Maa Shailputri, whose name means “daughter of the mountain”, is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. Regarded as the first manifestation of Goddess Durga, she is associated with strength, devotion and well-being. Devotees seek her blessings for courage, stability and prosperity as they begin the nine-day festival.
