New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended best wishes to the citizens of the country on the occasion of Mahanavami, which marks the last day of Navratri festival.
Modi tweeted in Hindi as, “Best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Mahanavami. With the blessings of Goddess Siddhidatri, may we achieve all our dreams.”
महानवमी के पावन-पुनीत अवसर पर आप सभी को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। मां सिद्धिदात्री की कृपा से हम सब अपनी सिद्धियों को प्राप्त करें। pic.twitter.com/fTNNlPEQU3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2019
‘Navratri’ meaning ‘nine nights’ marks the battle that took place between Durga and demon Mahishasura and celebrates the victory of Good over Evil.
The 10th day is celebrated as Dussehra to celebrate the victory of Lord Ram over the demon-king Ravana.