Chaitra Navratri

March 27, 2026 2:29 PM

Devotees throng temples across parts of country on last day of Chaitra Navratri

Devotees in multiple parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh, on Friday marked the final and ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri, with immense religious fervour. In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a large number of devotees thronged the Ram Temple to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Ramlalla. The temple witnessed a sea of devotees, as the atmosphere was filled with devotion and celebration. Similarly, in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, students created an artwork of ...

March 27, 2026 10:59 AM

PM Modi seeks blessings of Maa Siddhidatri on ninth day of Chaitra Navratri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to citizens on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Durga. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Salutations to Maa Siddhidatri! I pray to the Goddess to bless all her devotees with the fulfilment of their goals.” He also shared a Sanskrit verse, invoking the blessings of the Goddess, who is revered by divine beings and is believed to bestow spiritual powers, accomplish...

March 25, 2026 9:26 AM

PM Modi seeks blessings of Maa Kaalratri on seventh day of Chaitra Navratri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Maa Kaalratri, and prayed for courage, determination, and success for all. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “I bow down to Mother Kaalratri! It is my prayer that, through Her blessings, everyone's life be enriched with courage, determination, and success.” He emphasised that the worship of the Goddess instils renewed confidence and fil...

March 24, 2026 10:39 AM

PM Modi seeks blessings of Maa Katyayani on sixth day of Chaitra Navratri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the nation on the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Maa Katyayani, and prayed for strength and confidence for all devotees. In a post on X, the Prime Minister offered his obeisance to Maa Katyayani and said, “May the grace of the Goddess - the presiding deity of divinity and valour - infuse all her devotees with immense strength and self-confidence.” He added that the worship of Mother Jagadamba fills the mind with inf...

March 22, 2026 1:51 PM

Devotees throng temples across the nation on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri

Devotees lined up at temples across the country on Sunday to celebrate the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Kushmanda. Goddess Kushmanda, whose name combines "Ku" (small), "Ushma" (powerful), and "Anda" (egg), is venerated on the fourth day of the nine-day festival. At New Delhi's Jhandewalan Temple, the temple priest told IANS, "Today marks the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Maa Kushmanda. Devotees of Goddess Bhagvati (Kushmanda...

March 19, 2026 2:56 PM

Morning ‘Aarti’ performed at major temples across India on first day of Chaitra Navratri

Devotees on Thursday gathered in large numbers at prominent shrines, including the Jhandewalan and Chhatarpur temples in Delhi and Mumba Devi in Mumbai, to offer prayers on the first day of Chaitra Navratri. The air resonated with the sound of bells and hymns as the Aarti performed marked the commencement of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, while talking to the reporters, said, "I wish everyone a Happy Chaitra Navaratri. May the Goddess bring prosper...

March 19, 2026 2:56 PM

Devotees offers prayers in temples across South India on Ugadi

Devotees visited temples across southern states on the occasion of Ugadi, marking the Telugu and Kannada New Year. In Hyderabad, devotees thronged the Hanuman temple in Chikkadpalli to offer prayers. In Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, devotees gathered at Vaikundapathi Perumal Temple, where rituals began early on Thursday with Gomatha Pooja. In Bengaluru, Karnataka, worshippers offered prayers at Kaadu Malleshwara Temple. Meanwhile, marking the first day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees across the co...

March 19, 2026 2:58 PM

Devotees in large numbers throng temples across nation on first day of Chaitra Navratri

Devotees in large numbers thronged temples across the country on Thursday as India marked Chaitra Navratri, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga with prayers, fasting and rituals. The nine-day festival, also known as Ram Navratri, holds special significance as it culminates on the birth anniversary of Lord Rama and marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. Throughout the nine days, devotees celebrate with deep faith and enthusiasm, worshipping the nine forms o...

March 19, 2026 3:04 PM

Chaitra Navratri: May Maa Durga infuse new energy into resolve of Viksit Bharat, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Chaitra Navratri greetings to the countrymen and wished that Goddess Durga's grace brings new energy to the resolution of Viksit Bharat. India is celebrating the first day of Chaitra Navratri, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga with prayers, fasting and rituals. Taking to X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt Navratri greetings to my family members across the country. May this divine occasion of worshipping Shakti bring...