New Delhi [India], March 19 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings on the auspicious occasions of Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Cheti Chand.
In two separate posts on X, the PM expressed wishes on the first day of Navratri, praying for discipline, peace and positive energy for everyone.
"On the first day of Navratri, the ritual is to worship Devi Shailaputri, the first form of Maa Durga. May her blessings infuse discipline, peace, and positive energy into everyone's lifethis is the heartfelt wish," the PM wrote in a post.
{{{{twitter_post_id####}}}}नवरात्रि के पहले दिन मां दुर्गा के प्रथम स्वरूप देवी शैलपुत्री की पूजा का विधान है। उनके आशीर्वाद से हर किसी के जीवन में संयम, शांति और सकारात्मक ऊर्जा का संचार हो, यही कामना है।
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥ pic.twitter.com/jhjMB7SPY9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 19, 2026
"I bow to the one who grants desired boons, with the crescent moon adorning her crest. Mounted on a bull, wielding a trident, the glorious Shailaputri. My salutations and obeisance at the feet of the Mother of the Universe, Maa Durga, on behalf of millions of my fellow countrymen! On the sacred occasion of Navratri, I beseech the Divine Mother to bestow her blessings of affection and compassion upon one and all. Jai Mata Di!" he wrote in another post.
https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2034451288545783926
In another post, the PM extended best wishes on Cheti Chand and hoped for a good year for all.
"Best wishes on Cheti Chand! Praying for a very good year," the PM captioned the post.
https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2034454576984891471
The PM also wished Ugadi and Gudi Padwa to the people.
"Have a wonderful Ugadi!" PM wrote in a post.
https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2034453437153427529
"Greetings on Gudi Padwa," he wished in another post.
https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2034452994641785019
These festivals mark the Hindu Nav Varsha and the arrival of the spring season and are celebrated with different names in various regions of the country.
Meanwhile, 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.
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