On the first day of Shardiya Navratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the nation, invoking devotion, courage and determination as guiding themes of the festival.
Writing on X, Modi said, “Infinite Navratri greetings to all of you. May this sacred festival, filled with devotion, courage, restraint, and determination, bring new strength and new faith into everyone's life. Jai Mata Di!”
Acknowledging the significance of the day dedicated to Maa Shailputri, he added, “Today, during Navratri, is the special day for the worship and rituals of Mother Shailputri. My wish is that, with the Mother's affection and blessings, everyone's life may be filled with good fortune and good health.”
The Prime Minister also highlighted the spiritual and musical dimension of the celebrations. In a separate post, he shared a bhajan sung by the late Pandit Jasraj and invited others to share their devotional music. “Navratri is about pure devotion. So many people have encapsulated this devotion through music.
Sharing one such soulful rendition by Pandit Jasraj ji. If you have sung a Bhajan or have a favourite one, please share it with me. I will be posting some of them in the coming days!” Modi wrote.
This year’s Navratri also coincides with the rollout of GST 2.0, a major tax reform simplifying India’s indirect tax system and reducing rates on over 375 goods and services.
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Modi linked the spiritual with the economic in his message, saying: “This time, this auspicious occasion of Navratri is very special. Along with the GST Savings Festival, the mantra of Swadeshi is going to receive new energy during this period. Let us come together in collective efforts for the fulfilment of the resolve for a developed and self-reliant India.”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also greeted citizens on the occasion, writing, “Heartfelt greetings to all of you on the sacred occasion of Shardiya Navratri. May Mother Durga's blessings infuse strength, devotion, and prosperity into our lives. Through her grace, may India, touching new heights of self-reliance, progress, and well-being, become a guiding light for peace and welfare.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his wishes as well. “Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all devotees and residents of the state on the sacred festival of worship and adoration of Mother Bhagwati Jagadamba, 'Shardiya Navratri'! May Mother bless everyone's life with happiness, health, and prosperity. Happy Navratri! Jai Mata Ki!” he said.
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