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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 23, 2026 9:39 AM

PM Modi highlights divine grace of Goddess Skandamata on fifth day of Chaitra Navratri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reflected on the spiritual essence of Navratri, highlighting the deep sense of peace, devotion, and inner strength derived from the worship of the Mother Goddess. Extending his wishes on the fifth day of the festival, dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, the Prime Minister offered prayers for the well-being and prosperity of all citizens. In a post on X, he said, “Heartfelt prayer to Maa Skandamata! May she, with her compassionate affection and blessings, il...

March 20, 2026 12:56 PM

‘Devotion to Maa Ambe brings peace and energy’: PM Modi on second day of Navratri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the spiritual significance of Navratri, stating that the atmosphere of devotion to Maa Ambe fills people’s minds with a deep sense of peace and positive energy. On the second day of Chaitra Navratri, the Prime Minister took to X and said, “The atmosphere, saturated with devotion to Mother Ambe during Navratri, fills the mind with boundless peace and energy. The resonance of faith and devotion dedicated to the Mata makes the heart pulsate.�...

March 19, 2026 3:08 PM

PM Modi extends New Year, Navratri greetings to citizens across states; highlights cultural unity and spiritual values

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to citizens across several states on the occasion of the Hindu New Year and Chaitra Navratri, underlining the cultural, spiritual and philosophical significance of the festivals. In letters addressed to people in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi, the Prime Minister conveyed his “heartfelt greetings” on the beginning of the new year marked by Chaitra Shukla Pratip...

March 19, 2026 3:12 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and other regional New Year festivals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of multiple regional New Year festivals, including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba. The Prime Minister also conveyed his wishes on the first day of Navratri, praying for discipline, peace and positive energy in people’s lives. In a post on X, PM Modi offered prayers to Goddess Durga, expressing hope that her blessings would bring happiness and compassion to all...

September 30, 2025 12:26 PM

Maa Durga’s blessings: President Murmu, PM Modi greet country on Maha Ashtami

On the sacred occasion of Maha Ashtami, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the nation, celebrating Durga Puja and Navratri, invoking the blessings of Maa Durga for peace, prosperity, and well-being. In a post on X, President Murmu highlighted the cultural, spiritual, and social essence of the festival. Her post, originally in Hindi, read in translation: "On the holy occasion of Durga Puja, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to...

April 2, 2025 9:59 AM

Worshiping Maa Ambe during Navratri evokes deep emotions: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the nation on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, highlighting the emotional significance of worshiping Maa Ambe during this sacred period. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Worshiping Maa Ambe during Navratri makes all devotees emotional." He also shared a devotional song dedicated to the Mother goddess, saying, "This prayer, devoted to the forms of the goddess, offers a divine experience. Listen to it..." The devotional song, ...

March 30, 2025 10:28 AM

PM Modi extends greetings on Navratri, Ugadi, and Hindu New Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Navratri and Hindu Nav Varsha (Nav Samvatsar). "Best wishes to all countrymen on Navratri. May this sacred festival of Shakti-sadhana fill everyone's life with courage, discipline, and strength. Jai Mata Di," PM Modi posted on X. Calling Navratri the festival of Shakti and Sadhana, the Prime Minister also shared a hymn by renowned classical singer Pandit Jasraj, dedicated to Goddess Durg...