New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his warm greetings to the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Navratri which begins today.
“Best wishes on the auspicious festival of Navratri. May the Mother of Universe, Jagadamba bring happiness, peace and prosperity to all of you. Jai Mata Di!” PM Modi tweeted.
नवरात्रि के पावन पर्व की बहुत-बहुत बधाई। जगत जननी मां जगदंबा आप सभी के जीवन में सुख, शांति और समृद्धि का संचार करें। जय माता दी!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 17, 2020
As the first day is associated with Shailaputri, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, PM Modi said that may her blessings give us strength to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor and downtrodden.
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥
Pranams to Maa Shailputri on Day 1 of Navratri. With her blessings, may our planet be safe, healthy and prosperous. May her blessings give us strength to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor and downtrodden. pic.twitter.com/0iIMFx8cZz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 17, 2020
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also greeted the citizens on the first day of Navratri.
‘नवरात्रि’ तप, साधना और शक्ति उपासना का प्रतीक है।
नवरात्रि के महापर्व की समस्त देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। माँ भगवती सभी पर अपनी कृपा व आशीर्वाद बनाये रखें।
जय माता दी! pic.twitter.com/cuIvns5RmI— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 17, 2020