NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra modi on Saturday he extended his greetings to the people at the beginning of Navratri and wished for a safe, healthy, and prosperous planet.
Modi in a tweet said: “Many congratulations on the auspicious festival of Navratri. May Mother Jagadamba bring happiness, peace and prosperity to all of you. Jai Mata Di.”
In another tweet, he said: “Pranams to (greet) Maa Shailputri (first form of Goddess Durga adored) on the 1st of Navratri. With your blessings, may our planet be safe, healthy and prosperous. May your blessings give us strength to bring about positive change in the lives of the poor and oppressed. ”
Modi in a tweet said: “Many congratulations on the auspicious festival of Navratri. May Mother Jagadamba bring happiness, peace and prosperity to all of you. Jai Mata Di.”
In another tweet, he said: “Pranams to (greet) Maa Shailputri (first form of Goddess Durga adored) on the 1st of Navratri. With your blessings, may our planet be safe, healthy and prosperous. May your blessings give us strength to bring about positive change in the lives of the poor and oppressed. ”
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥ Pranams to Maa Shailputri on Navratri day 1. With your blessings, may our planet be safe … https://t.co/Svm6zEwfrg
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1602898717000
Sharad (autumn) Navratri celebrations involve worshiping Goddess Durga and her nine forms. The fun-filled festival is celebrated in different ways across the country. For the next nine days, devotees offer their prayers to Goddess Durga and practice fasting.
Also known as Sharad Navratri, the occasion is believed to mark the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, signifying the victory of good over evil.
The tenth day of Sharad Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijaya dashami.
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