Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of several states extended greetings on the occasion of Maha Navami on Monday, praying for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of people across the country.
Maha Navami marks the ninth and final day of Shardiya Navratri, a festival dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Devotees worship Maa Siddhidatri, who is associated with spiritual fulfilment, wisdom and divine accomplishments.
The occasion is marked by special prayers, aartis and offerings at temples and homes. Many devotees also observe fasts and perform Kanya Pujan, a ritual in which young girls are worshipped as manifestations of the divine feminine.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a post on X, offered prayers to Maa Siddhidatri and sought her blessings for wisdom, humility and righteous conduct.
“Millions of obeisances at the feet of Maa Siddhidatri, the bestower of all accomplishments and divine knowledge,” he wrote.
“On the sacred festival of Maha Navami, we pray to Maa Durga that She grant us true wisdom, discernment, humility, and the inspiration for noble deeds. May each of our achievements become a means for the welfare of the world, and may our lives progress on the path of service, devotion, and righteousness. May Maa Siddhidatri maintain Her boundless grace upon all,” Singh added.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda also extended greetings, praying for the happiness and bright future of all citizens.
“On this sacred ninth day of Shardiya Navratri, I offer millions of salutations at the lotus feet of Mother Durga in her form as Siddhidatri. I pray to Mother Siddhidatri, the symbol of knowledge, for a life of happiness and a bright future for all,” Nadda said in a post on X.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conveyed her wishes, saying the festival inspires devotion, knowledge and commitment to righteousness.
“This holy occasion of worshipping Adi Shakti Maa Durga’s ninth form, Maa Siddhidatri, inspires us with the power of devotion, the light of knowledge, and unwavering resolve on the path of righteousness,” she said.
“May Maa Siddhidatri, the presiding deity of all accomplishments, bless us with her boundless grace so that every life is filled with happiness, prosperity, and good health. May harmony flourish in society, unity strengthen in the nation, and the resolve for service and virtuous deeds grow ever stronger among all people,” Gupta added.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also extended greetings and prayed for the well-being of citizens.
“I pray to Mother Siddhidatri for the happiness, prosperity, and healthy life of all of you,” Dhami said.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav offered prayers to Maa Siddhidatri and conveyed his wishes on Durga Navami.
“The Goddess of Siddhi and Moksha, to the feet of Mother Siddhidatri, I bow and prostrate a crore times. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Durga Navami,” Yadav said.
“May the grace of the Mother endure, may the welfare of the world prevail, may all desires be fulfilled — this is my prayer,” he added.
(IANS Inputs)
