UP CM Yogi extends wishes on occasion of first day of Sharadiya Navratri

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt greetings to all devotees on the occasion of the first day of Sharadiya Navratri on Thursday.

“Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all the devotees and people of the state on the holy festival of worship of Adishakti Maa Durga, ‘Shardiya Navratri’! May Mother Goddess fill everyone’s life with happiness, peace, prosperity, and health; this is my prayer,” CM Yogi said in a post on X.

“On the first day of the holy festival of worship of Goddess Maa Bhagwati ‘Shardiya Navratri’, I pray to Maa Shailaputri that the world will be destroyed of evil tendencies, good tendencies will be uplifted and prosperity and prosperity will be everywhere,” he added.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to fellow Indians on the first day of Navratri, wishing everyone an “auspicious” festival.”I wish all my countrymen a very happy Navratri. May this holy festival dedicated to Shakti Vandana prove to be auspicious for everyone. Jai Mata Di!” PM Modi said.

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav also extended his wishes, hoping for “prosperity, happiness, and good fortune for everyone.”.

“Happy Sharadi Navratri to all the people of the state and hundreds of thousands of obeisances at the feet of the first of the nine forms of Mother ‘Maa Shailaputri.”. May happiness, prosperity, and good fortune come into everyone’s life by the grace of Mother,” CM Yadav said in a post on X.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma extended his wishes to the people, saying, “Wishing everyone a Happy Sharadi Navratri. May Maa Shailaputri shower her grace upon all. Warm regards on this joyful festival of Navratri.”

“I hope Maa Durga keeps everyone healthy. We respect all religions, castes, and languages. While the administration is with you, it is also important that you support us during the puja,” she said.

Shardiya Navratri is a vibrant and sacred Hindu festival that spans nine nights, celebrating the divine feminine energy embodied by Goddess Durga. Observed in the lunar month of Ashwin, this festival is marked by fervent worship, elaborate rituals, and cultural performances.

Each day is dedicated to a different form of the goddess, symbolising various aspects of strength, compassion, and wisdom. Devotees engage in fasting, singing devotional songs, and participating in traditional dances like Garba and Dandiya, creating a joyful atmosphere.