Happy Navratri 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Navratri. Shardiya Navratri starts today with the puja of Shailputri Devi, the first avatar of Navdurga. PM Modi took to twitter and posted a video of Shailputri Devi with stotras or chants for the goddess. "Pranams to Maa Shailputri (first form of Goddess Durga worshipped) 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," the Prime Minister wrote on Twitter.
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 17, 2020
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
"Many congratulations on the auspicious festival of Navratri. May Mother Jagadamba bring happiness, peace and prosperity to all of you. Jai Mata Di," PM Modi said in another tweet.
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
Navratri 2020 Day 1: Greetings, Messages, Images, Videos from across India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP national chief JP Nadda greeted the nation on Navratri.
आप सभी को एवं आपके पूरे परिवार को शारदीय नवरात्रि के पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 17, 2020
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शैलपुत्री रूपेण संस्थिता।⁰नमस्तस्यै, नमस्तस्यै, नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।
जय माता दी!
‘नवरात्रि' तप, साधना और शक्ति उपासना का प्रतीक है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 17, 2020
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
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम् वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्री यशस्विनीम् ||
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) October 17, 2020
सभी देशवासियों को नवरात्रि के पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। माँ दुर्गा के प्रथम रूप, शक्ति और शांति की प्रतीक माँ शैलपुत्री संपूर्ण जगत का कल्याण करें, यही प्रार्थना है। pic.twitter.com/x8Cmmmqqsx
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at Devi Patan temple on the first day of Navratri.
#WATCH Balrampur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Devi Patan temple on the first day of #Navratri pic.twitter.com/QV7sw3VHF8
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 17, 2020
In a video message on Twitter, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said, "I wish Happy #Navratri to all for this day marks the start of the festive season. May this auspicious time be the harbinger of happiness, health & prosperity for all. Urge everyone to observe all safety precautions against #Covid19 while celebrating with your family & friends."
I wish Happy #Navratri to all for this day marks the start of the festive season. May this auspicious time be the harbinger of happiness, health & prosperity for all. Urge everyone to observe all safety precautions against #Covid19 while celebrating with your family & friends. pic.twitter.com/HF8x0QuSSF
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 17, 2020
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa participated in the inauguration ceremony of the famous Dasara festival, in Mysuru. This year amid Covid pandemic, the festivities will be limited to the Mysuru Palace.
Karnataka: Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa participates in the inauguration ceremony of Dasara festival, in Mysuru. pic.twitter.com/m9gkamLRCs
— ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2020
At Kanpur, devotees visited the Vaibhav Lakshmi and Durga temple today. "We thank the government for re-opening the temple. All COVID-19 measures are being taken by us and the temple is being sanitized regularly," the temple priest Mahant Anand told news agency ANI.
Kanpur: Devotees offer their prayers at city's Vaibhav Lakshmi & Durga temple on the first day of #Navratri, today.
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 17, 2020
Temple priest Mahant Anand says, "We thank the govt for re-opening the temple. All #COVID19 measures are being taken by us & temple is being sanitised regularly." pic.twitter.com/C2pt5ToRnB
Prayers and aarti were done at the Jhandewalan Temple in Delhi on the first day of Navratri. Devotees also visited the Kalkaji Temple in the city.
#WATCH: Prayers being offered at Jhandewalan Temple in Delhi on the first day of #Navratri, today. pic.twitter.com/skkwlGxe15
— ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2020
Delhi: Devotees queue up outside Kalka Ji Temple to offer their prayers on the first day of #Navratri, today. pic.twitter.com/M4xOQzDPra
— ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2020
Sharadiya Navratri involves praying to Goddess Durga and her nine forms or Navdurga. Navratri and Durga Puja are celebrated in unique ways in different states of the country. Sharad Navratri marks Goddess Durga defeating the demon Mahishasura, signifying the victory of good over evil.
Navratri 2020 Image: PM Modi tweeted about Ma Shailputri, the first avatar of Goddess Durga
Happy Navratri 2020: Have a safe and happy festive days ahead!
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