Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday extended greetings to devotees on the third day of Shardiya Navratri, offering prayers to Maa Chandraghanta and seeking her blessings for courage, peace, prosperity and success.
In a post on social media platform X, Adityanath paid tribute to Maa Chandraghanta and prayed for the well-being of devotees.
“On the third day of Shardiya Navratri, countless salutations at the sacred feet of Maa Chandraghanta. May the grace of the Mother infuse positive energy into the lives of all devotees,” he wrote.
“May Maa Bhagavati grant strength to all to progress on the path of righteousness, truth, and duty—this is the prayer. Jai Maa Chandraghanta,” the Chief Minister added.
Adityanath also shared a Sanskrit verse and mantra dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, invoking the Goddess’s blessings on the auspicious occasion.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also conveyed his greetings on X, describing Maa Chandraghanta as a symbol of strength, courage and protection.
“Today, on the third day of Navratri, is the day to worship and revere Maa Chandraghanta, the symbol of power, courage, and protection. Endless salutations to her. May Maa Chandraghanta destroy all evil and bless everyone with success and fame,” Gadkari posted.
The third day of Shardiya Navratri falls on October 13 this year and is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, the third manifestation of Goddess Durga. Devotees worship the Goddess through prayers and traditional rituals, seeking courage, strength, peace and protection from negative forces.
Shardiya Navratri began on October 11 and is being celebrated across the country with religious fervour. The nine-day Hindu festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga, with each day associated with the worship of a different manifestation of the deity.
During the festival, devotees observe fasts, visit temples, perform special pujas and offer prayers for happiness, prosperity and well-being.
The festivities will culminate in Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, which symbolises the victory of good over evil.
(IANS Inputs)
