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PM Modi Seeks Shailputri's Blessings as Navratri 2026 Begins
Shardiya Navratri is a nine-day festival honoring Goddess Durga and her different forms.
In 2026, it began on October 11.
The first day is devoted to Goddess Shailputri.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a prayer and wished people patience and self-confidence.
The article says Shailputri is known as the daughter of the Himalayas.
She is often shown riding a bull and holding a trident and a lotus.
People may begin the festival with a ceremony called Ghatasthapana.
They also pray, offer flowers, fruit or sweets, and some people fast.
Shardiya Navratri began on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered salutations to Goddess Shailputri and wished people patience and self-confidence.
Shailputri, worshipped as the first form of Navadurga, is associated with peace, strength, stability and devotion.
The article describes her as the daughter of the Himalayas and, in Hindu mythology, a reincarnation of Goddess Sati.
Day-one observances include Ghatasthapana, prayers, offerings and, for some devotees, fasting.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and devotees observing Shardiya Navratri.
- What
- Navratri began, and Modi offered prayers and wishes honoring Goddess Shailputri, the first form of Navadurga.
- Where
- Across India; the article also describes worship at temples and homes.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, the festival's first day.
- Why
- Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms; devotees worship Shailputri on the first day seeking blessings.
Key facts
- Festival
- Shardiya Navratri
- Start date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Duration
- Nine days
- First-day deity
- Goddess Shailputri
- Prime Minister's message
- Modi wished people patience and self-confidence and offered salutations to Shailputri.
- Opening ceremony
- Ghatasthapana, also called Kalash Sthapana
- Common observances
- Prayers, offerings of flowers, fruits and sweets, and fasting for some devotees
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“On the auspicious commencement of Navratri, crores of salutations at the feet of Mother Shailaputri, the presiding deity of peace. May the divine grace of the Mother kindle the lamp of patience and self-confidence in the hearts of all. May the Mother’s blessings forever remain upon the people of the country—this is my heartfelt wish.”
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Sources
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