Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Congress Leaders Extend Navratri Wishes for Peace and Prosperity
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge sent Navratri wishes to people.
They hoped the festival would bring happiness, peace and prosperity.
Shardiya Navratri is a Hindu festival that honours Goddess Durga and her nine forms.
It lasts for nine days.
People mark it with prayers, fasting and other religious rituals.
The festival begins with a ceremony called Ghatasthapana.
Maha Navami is set for October 19.
Vijayadashami, also called Dussehra, follows on October 20.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge extended Shardiya Navratri greetings to citizens.
Both Congress leaders wished people happiness, peace, prosperity and well-being.
Shardiya Navratri begins on Sunday, October 11, according to the article.
The nine-day Hindu festival honours Goddess Durga and her nine forms, collectively called Navadurga.
Maha Navami is scheduled for October 19, followed by Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, on October 20.
- Who
- Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge.
- What
- They shared Shardiya Navratri greetings and wishes for happiness, peace and prosperity.
- When
- The greetings were posted on Sunday; the festival begins October 11, with Maha Navami on October 19 and Vijayadashami on October 20.
- Where
- The greetings were posted on X; the article is datelined New Delhi.
- Why
- To mark the Hindu festival dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga and her nine forms.
- Festival
- Shardiya Navratri, also known as Sharad Navratri
- Festival length
- Nine days
- Religious focus
- Goddess Durga and her nine forms, collectively known as Navadurga
- Festival begins
- Sunday, October 11
- Opening ritual
- Ghatasthapana
- Maha Navami
- October 19
- Vijayadashami
- October 20; also known as Dussehra