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.â€...

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...

October 9, 2024 5:09 PM

Vikas Saptah: Gujarat’s rise as a global tourism hub

As Gujarat marks "Vikas Saptah" to celebrate 23 years of transformative progress, the state has emerged as a global tourism hub, reflecting the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under his leadership, first as Chief Minister and now as Prime Minister, Gujarat’s hidden gems have been brought to the global stage. During his tenure as Chief Minister from 2001 to 2014, PM Modi launched the iconic ‘Khushboo Gujarat Ki’ campaign in 2005, aiming to elevate the state's tourism industry. By p...