PM Modi extends Navratri greetings on Maha Ashtami, wishes for happiness and peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his warmest greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami, a significant day during the Navratri festival. He prayed for the removal of all sorrows and for new vitality to be infused into the lives of all citizens.

In his message, PM Modi also sought the blessings of Goddess Durga.

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“Salutations and obeisance at the feet of Devi Ma! May we pray to her to remove all sorrows and infuse new vitality into our lives. May the blessings of Devi Mata bring welfare to all,” PM Modi said in a post on X, highlighting the spiritual significance of Navratri.

Maha Ashtami is the eighth day of the Navratri festival, dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri, who symbolizes purity, serenity, and tranquility. Devotees worship her seeking happiness, peace, and prosperity in their lives. The festival is celebrated with great fervor across the country, with devotees performing puja ceremonies, participating in Garba and Dandiya Raas, and seeking the blessings of the divine feminine.

PM Modi’s message emphasizes the importance of Navratri in promoting unity, personal well-being, and devotion. His greetings reflect his respect for the cultural and spiritual significance of the festival, which is observed with fasting, prayers, and cultural festivities.

As the nation celebrates this auspicious occasion, PM Modi’s wishes resonate with millions of devotees, seeking the blessings of Goddess Durga for happiness, peace, and prosperity in their lives.