Day One of Navratri 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Shares Stuti Honoring Goddess Shailputri
On Sunday, October 15, the country received heartfelt congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honor of the auspicious celebration of Navratri. “Wishings for a happy Navratri to my countrymen. May Shakti Pradayini Maa Durga bless everyone’s life with joy, wealth, and good health. Hail mother Goddess!,” he said on X, previously Twitter, in Hindi.
The earliest manifestation of the goddess Durga, Mata Shailputri, is honored on the first day of Navratri. PM Modi also shared a stuti in her honor.
The millions of Indians who observe this colorful and spiritually important holiday reacted favorably to PM Modi’s warm and sincere greetings on the occasion of Navratri.
MATA SHAILPUTRI: A SHORT BIO
The Himalayas are represented by Mata Shailputri, with “Shail” standing for a mountain range. She is seen riding a bull and wielding a trident and lotus, representing strength and purity and representing the essence of nature and heavenly power. During this holy holiday, devotees ask her blessings for bravery and prosperous beginnings.
CELEBRATIONS OF NAVRATRI
Hindus all around India celebrate Navratri, which translates to “nine nights,” with great fervor and devotion. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the veneration of the goddess Durga in all of her manifestations. Prime Minister Modi, who is well renowned for having a deep knowledge of the religious and cultural fabric of India, seized the chance to interact with the populace.
