Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Extend Navratri Greetings
Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival honouring Goddess Durga and her forms.
On its first day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent greetings to people.
He wished them happiness, peace, prosperity and good health.
He also prayed to Maa Shailputri, who is worshipped on the opening day.
Modi hoped her blessings would bring patience and self-confidence.
He shared a Tamil devotional song dedicated to Goddess Amman.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also wished people in Delhi a happy Navratri.
The festival ends with Vijayadashami, also called Dussehra, which symbolises good winning over evil.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted citizens on Navratri’s first day, wishing them happiness, peace, prosperity and good health.
Modi prayed to Maa Shailputri, associated with peace, asking that her blessings bring patience and self-confidence.
He said Maa Jagadamba’s grace could strengthen the resolve for national unity and progress.
Modi shared a Tamil devotional song dedicated to Goddess Amman, also known as Mariamman or Shakti.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also sent Navratri wishes; the festival honours Goddess Durga and her nine forms and concludes with Vijayadashami, or Dussehra.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta sent Navratri greetings.
- What
- They extended wishes and prayers marking the first day of Navratri.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Modi addressed citizens; Rekha Gupta addressed residents of Delhi.
- Why
- To mark Navratri and wish people well-being, while praying for unity and progress.
- Occasion
- First day of Sharadiya Navratri
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Modi’s wishes
- Happiness, peace, prosperity and good health
- First-day deity
- Maa Shailputri, described as the presiding deity of peace and the first form of Goddess Durga
- Modi’s additional message
- He prayed for patience and self-confidence and said the blessings could strengthen national unity and progress.
- Delhi greeting
- Rekha Gupta wished Delhi residents devotion, joy, health and prosperity.
- Festival conclusion
- Navratri culminates with Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra.
